EC chemotherapy and PICC Line

I had a PICC pine inserted as I had all my lymph nodes in my left armpit removed so I can no longer have injections etc on that side. I was so anxious about it as I'm not good with veins etc, can make me feel a little faint, and I won't lie I cried as soon as I got into the room because I was so nervous. But the nurses were so lovely and I honestly didn't feel a thing, not a single thing. I kind of forget I have it too and it made getting my first chemo so much easier. 

I had 4 EC two weeks apart, I’m needle phobic so opted for a picc line it was a god send once in place no worries about needles for bloods or chemo! I have very fine hair and read that fine hair very seldom stays even with cold capping so I didn’t bother, lost all my hair but it is now growing back, just ask that the last part is not pushed too quickly as you’ll feel like flu hit really fast! Also I took frozen grapes to mine to suck on during treatment I had no issue with mouth soreness or ulcers. 
best of luck you’ve got this x

My oncologist is very unhappy to allow EC through a cannula. I didn’t want a PICC as I am a swimmer, but was able to get a portacath. Long story why I still have it two and a half years later, but it’s been great. No sickness on EC but it did wipe me out for a few days each cycle. The days with Filgrastim white blood cell boosting injections were the worst. It’s soon over. 

Hi

I just had my first cycle of EC and I had a piccline fitted at I will need 6 cycles and blood test. The Picc line fitting was really stressing me but as I do hate needle and have no vein I did no think I had a choice. I can only say that I am please to had it done. The fitting was ok for me just sore afterwards but now I do not need to have in a treatment already invasive. please do what ever

makes you comfortable the process is already hard enough. Look after yourself 

Karine 

The PICC Line makes the blood tests and chemo treatments so much easier. When I had mine fitted I just looked the other way and didn’t fell a thing. Its odd having this attached to your arm but you soon get used to it..

Hi you can get a pic line waterproof cover on  prescription.  They are so easy to use.  No problems at all.

Hi.  The pic line is fine and not at all uncomfortable.  It is a little sore for a few hours afterwards.  It makes your ongoing treatment so much easier.  I would recommend.