I actually preferred a PICC. I had a Hickman line in, I hated the dressing changes, it really hurt my skin.. If you are possibly having a stem cell transplant the port is better, mainly because its quicker access to bigger veins.
PICCs can also block off. Ultimately both do a way better job then little old IV cannulas. Good luck!
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Now 30yr old. Diagnosed AML dec 2015 (Most likely MDS prior). Trisomy 6. Runx1 mutation also. Had induction and consolidation chemo. Marrow failure ++ so SCT on 21st of March with MUD. Married with a 1yr old!
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