Hi At the begining of August I was diagnosed with B Cell Non Hodgkin Lymphoma it's at Stage 1a but it's a rare one as it's in the ankle of my lower right leg. Had 1 round of 6 started R-CHOP felt very rough the first few days. Also having injections into my stomach which on the next to last day seemed to give me muscle spasms. Also I been advised that they will be giving me a PICC line as I've had chemotherapy before and my veins are not too good. I can only have treatment in one arm as I have had a mastectomy and lymph nodes removed.
Can anyone give advice on the PICC line?
Hi and welcome to the Online Community, although I am so sorry to see you finding us and so sorry to hear about your NHL diagnosis.
I was diagnosed way back in 1999 with another rare type of T-Cell NHL so understand the stress and many questions but I found talking with other people who are on the same type of journey helped a lot.
The Community is organised into various support groups so can I first direct you to our Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma group as this will connect you with people walking the treatment journey.
Follow the link I've created above then choose ‘click to join' on the page that opens.
You can then introduce yourself and post questions selecting '+New' or '+' (depending on the device you're using) and join in with existing discussions by clicking on 'reply'.
I had a PICC Line in for my main treatment and had no problems with it and saved my arms being continually jabbed. It o my took 30mins from start to finish to get it in.
It’s always good to talk, so can I highlight the Macmillan Support Line on 0808 808 00 00 This service covers Emotional Support, Practical Information. Clinical Information, Financial Support and Work Guidance mostly open 8.00 to 8.00
I will keep an eye open for you in the B-Cell group
Mike - Thehighlander
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