Having IV in arm that had lymphnodes removed?

[Ginagce]

Hello Lexi. I've had bilateral mastectomies and bilateral sentinel node biopsies so what I did for chemo was use left side that only had 1 node removed.

When herceptin came along, I opted for portocath. Much easier than using any veins and given the length of most herceptin treatment....1 year....probably safest.

As the others have said, the standard protocol is no needles/IV's in arms having lymph nodes removed.

If I wasn't so stubborn and determined to not feel like a "sick person" I would have had the portocath put in for chemo too!

Best wishes to you.

Gina