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A member asked:
Can i get picc line on my arm for chemo? breast cancer on left side. had a massequetomy of both breast, lymp node doctor removed 2l and 3r. thank you
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Probably ok: Depends on what treatments are planned & maybe how long the treatments will be. Sometimes an implanted port is placed under the skin for intravenous medications. Your doctor can help you & knows what is best for your specific situation.
Answered 3/1/2013
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Port: You would be better served by a chest port. Even with bilateral mastectomy when placed via the jugular vein and not the subclavian vein the port will work great without complications like arm swelling that could develop with arm or subclavian access.
Answered 12/22/2015
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