Having a Hickman Line inserted!

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I am due to have a Hickman Line inserted on Thursday, followed by my first dose of FEC. Is this proceedure OK or should I opt for sedation?

Thanks

Tracey

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Hi Tracey

I had a Hickman & FEC for the first time a month ago.

To be honest, it was a walk in the park!

The staff were lovely, and excepting the local (like the stuuf you get at the dentist), it didn’t hurt at all. I opted for no sedation, as I didn’t want there to be anything else that might react with my FEC and make me feel worse.

If you’re nervous then go ahead and ask for a pre-med, but if you’re not too fazed, then go for it girl!

Good luck, Rebecca

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Thanks Mum2Two! Hope you don’t mind me asking, How old are you and how old are your children?

Tracey

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Hi Tracey

I’m 40, and my babies are 2yrs & 7 months, so they keep me well on my toes!

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Hi Tracey,

I had my hickman line put in a week ago before my 2nd AC treatment. I got a local as well and was no bother.
I flush it through every day myself which is simple enough once shown how. I just do it every day after I shower.
I am told I will have mine until treatment finished. I am due to have 6 AC treatments in total.

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Hi Mum2Two

It must be hard for you with 2 very young children? Mine are 12 and 7, so they are a bit more self sufficient! I am going in for Hickman Line inserted followed by first FEC tomorrow!

Love Tracey

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Hi Tracey

What did you decide about a pre-med?

My littles are the reason I get out of bed in the morning, but on the tougher day (day 3-5 post chemo), it’s tough having people who need so much from you

Will be thinking of you tomorrow, you’ll be fine & I’ll be looking out for you

Rebecca x

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I’m going to try without pre-med, thanks

Tracey xx