Picc Lines.

2010-11-27T23:07:28Z

Hi, I am going to see Oncologist on 10th December to discuss details of forth coming chemo treatment due to start on 15.12.10. I have noticed several members refering to fitting of Picc lines before chemo.Does anyone know if Is it standard practice to have one fitted before treatment starts and are they they painful.?

Thanks Polly. x

And they say that Lightening Doesnt Srike Twice.

2010-11-14T23:15:03Z

I was diagnosed with BC late October, thirty years to the month after having my first mastectomy aged 23. I had second mastectomy on 2.11.10. and have just been told that it was grade 3 with 16 out of 20 lymph nodes also infected . I am seeing Onchologist on Friday 19.11.10 and have been told to expect 6 months chemo and 2 months radiotherapy. I am usually such a positive person but right now positivity is in short supply. I am afraid. Afraid of the thoughts of treatment, afraid of result of CT scan if I am asked to have one, and afraid of what the future will hold. I want to cry but I don`t seem to have any tears. My head is hurting with the continuous stream of questions that are whirling around in it. I hate feeling so negative but I feel so alone right now. Any suggestions on how to lift my spirits?

Polly G.

Picc Lines.

And they say that Lightening Doesnt Srike Twice.