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Hi Sax

Welcome to the forum . So glad you join the forum . You will find a lot of support and information here . It really helps to share information as it reduces the fear and apprehension that can come with the unknown. 
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/treatment/types-of-treatment/chemotherapy/picc-lines
This link seems to suggest they will speak to you about which arm suits you better !

If you click on my user name you can read my mum’s story of managing a spread to her liver . 
Ask anything you like and hopefully we will be able to assist you .

All the very best ,

Court 

Thanks

Hi Sax. I’ve had a picc line and I can’t remember actually! I think they like to use your more dominant arm as that is the one that gets used the most so less chance of a clot forming? Mine was in my right arm (I’m right handed) but I always have jabs in my left so I would have thought I would have chosen left if given a option? 
Getting the picc line was brilliant for me as my veins were a bit worn out by then so to have the chemo going in and the bloods coming out of the one line was such a relief. You won’t be able to play tennis or golf and make sure you get a prescription for a limbo arm - this is a waterproof sleeve that you can put over it in the shower to keep it dry.

Glad the board is helping - feel free to post again if there’s anything else you’d like to know

Take care

Karen x

Thanks Karen - interesting point about dominant arm and clots.

I was given the choice, it went in my left arm, I'm right-handed, I was glad as they rarely took blood via my picc and my right arm is usually easier to get blood out of and cannulas into. 

Thanks Sal.  That’s an interesting point too as they struggle to get blood out of my left arm.  On the other hand as right is my dominant I was wondering if that was best for showering if I have a Limbo on.

I guess it’s suck it and see - but you can’t change it once in!  Haha.

I don't remember having a choice. My picc line is in my right (dominant) arm. I do seem to remember a discussion about clots, so maybe that's why. There were no issues putting it in, just a local anaesthetic and the specialist nurse who did it was excellent. I have had no pain or irritation from it since. It flushes well before and after treatment. They told me you can you have it in for 12 months if necessary, to save changing arms. My chemo has just started for 6 months so am hoping it will be removed after that. 

Thanks Debbie - I’ll see what happens when I go to have it fitted on Wednesday!  I hope all goes well with your treatment. Bless you.

The Line is in now - the answer to my question is they can use either arm but it is easier to use the right than the left because the route to the heart is more direct.