Hi I recently started my treatment for TNBC my initial regime of chemo and immuno is every week for 12 weeks my question is regarding my PICC line I had fitted last week. It just doesn’t seem to have settled right, it’s causing me discomfort / anxiety and pain. I’m not sleeping because of it and can’t do things that I would usually do being fit and well (so far no chemo side affects). Did anyone choose to have their PICC removed and just go down the route of a canula each week? My concern in bloods plus treatment every week for the next 12 weeks will ruin my veins but this is just getting me down. Other than this I feel pretty good all things considered
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 
