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1. I have got to have chemotherapy over the next few months. I am terrified of needles and my doctor has said I could have a 'central line' which would solve the problem. He did explain but I can't really remember what he said, can you help?

last reviewed: 01.01.2005

2. I am going to have a line inserted for my chemotherapy. My doctor has told me about what is involved and how it will help. It all sounds too good to be true, are there any problems or complications with these lines?

last reviewed: 01.01.2005

3. What is a PICC line?

last reviewed: 27.01.2005

4. How long can a chemotherapy 'line' stay in for?

last reviewed: 27.01.2005

5. I've heard that people who have cancer have a higher risk than normal of getting blood clots. Is this true?

last reviewed: 20.06.2007

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