Hello all,
I am supposed to be starting chemo on the 1st April! Does anyone know what would be best with having a 20 month old around as to what type of line to have in? My oncologist said one in my neck/chest but may not look nice wearing a low cut top (not a priority for me!) and the chemo dept said PICC line in arm should be fine with little one around?!
Hi
I worked as a nanny throughout my Chemo. The children I look after are older. But having experience with children of all ages. I would say a PICC line would be safer. They give you a stretchy elaticated bandage to cover it. So it can’t really be accidentally pulled. Whereas I would think a line in your chest/neck area, would be exactly where inquisitive little fingers might be tempted to touch!
I’m sure you will find a way to cope with whichever line you decide on. Good luck with your treatment.
Sal xx
Hello EAM,
My daughter was 2 years old, that time I didn’t have a line, but I later had a PIC line when I needed some more treatment. Its a very personal choice but I think while it would be manageable wit care, you do lift them around so much when they are that age and even though I had a tubey grip, I think I would have worried about the dangley bit at the end which does ask to be yanked!
I was offered a portcath as an alternative which means that everything sat under the skin but this wasn’t suitable for me so I didn’t have a choice.
At the end of the day, there is no right or wrong, you know your child and how they might respond. Whatever you choose, you will manage.
Good luck Rattles, x
Hi logicienne,
We’ve been posting on the april14 monthly chemo threads haven’t we! I had to have Hickman put in as well as they couldn’t get a picc in! Its totally fine isn’t it?! Mines all dressed up so no dangly bits & my daughter is telling everyone (including her teddies) not to touch it so no probs at all! Just under 2 wks until my 3rd FEC now,hope you are doing well xxx