PICC options

Hi K123, my PICC line took three weeks to completely heal so please don’t give up hope yet. I was very, very unhappy and reluctant initially to have a PICC line fitted. I have sensory issues so felt the same way, that I would be better having a cannula fitted. But I am so glad I stuck it out and kept the PICC line. It’s an absolute godsend, believe me. I was able to sleep initially on my side only but was soon back to sleeping on my front without any problems. I hope this helps and good luck with your treatment. Big hugs  

Did they give you a yellow line bandage to put over it?  I found this really helpful in bed.  Mine took a couple of weeks to settle down but it's fine now. Try and stick with it and see how you go.

I had a PICC line fitted at my request prior to treatment for TNBC starting in Feb this year. (i've just finished my first 12 weeks of chemo with my drugs changing on my next cycle)  I would suggest speaking with your oncologist about your PICC line or your Breast Cancer Nurse.

I have found it to be a godsend and whilst i haven't had issues with the PICC line itself (other than bloodclots in the early days which are now being controled by blood thinners), the issues i've had with the chemo itself, infections and allergic reactions have meant that a lot of the procedures of bloods being taken (often 2 or 3 times a day during my admissions to hospital) IV antibiotics, IV fluids have been able to be done through the PICC line instead of a cannula which can be very uncomfortable during prolonged hospital admissions.

If you can persist with it, it is so beneficial