Hi everyone,
I have resisted having a central line inserted so far after 3 cycles and now on cycle 4 my veins are not great. It takes 3-5 attempts which is becoming stressful.
I am still active and want to chose the best line for continuing a normal active life, and to be able to holiday and west nice clothes?
can anyone advise what you choose and the pros and cons please. sleeping, swimming etc
Jayne
Hi Supertrouper
I had chemo for endometrial cancer in 2022. I managed to continue with cannulas but my veins did decline and it took longer and more attempts from the 3rd session.
There is some info here that may help.
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Jane
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