Treatment

FormerMember over 3 years ago

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Just got to know, im having a Hickman Line fitted next week, wasnt sure which i was having ,when i posted a question earlier this week, so could anyone enlighten me please, if you have 1 fitted, or had 1 before, there is a information sheet enclosed to read, but it doesnt always register in with me,any advice or tips will be grateful, Thank-you & stay safe everyone x

HelenBK over 3 years ago

Hello Nan Nan,

I got a port which I believe is a Hickman line. No problems with the procedure and worked so well with chemo. And no pain or upset. It’s well worth it. I finished my chemo 2 weeks ago. But every 8 weeks I go to get it flushed. Takes 2 minutes and is painless. The procedure itself can be fully asleep or a little awake. I choose being a little awake. But no problems at all. They are so good at it now. Very best of luck.

FormerMember over 3 years ago in reply to HelenBK

Hi Helen, tysm for explaining this, i will be having my chemo 2 weeks on & 1 week off, you sound as tho you coped well, and well done for getting by with it & finishing your chemo, i,ll keep posting how im getting along with my new (friend ),as we are going to be attatched for a while ,i sailed through my 1st chemo/radiotherapy last year but that was in the lab at hospital,so fingers crossed this time around, once again well done & good luck to you also, stay safe xx