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Problems With Veins

A MyLymphomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Poconos, PA

My husband finished his last BR treatment over a month ago. He didn't have a port and had no problems with iv's. This morning he woke up with a painful hard lump in his arm near an accessed vein. Has anyone experienced this?

March 18, 2023
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A MyLymphomaTeam Member

I agree, I would strongly urge my husband to have it checked out in ER, if he were in your husband’s shoes. I wonder if could be a ganglion cyst. I had one on my wrist at one time. It goes away by itself, usually. Though, if it is , I’m surprised that your doctor didn’t bother to tell you what it was, and explain why you had nothing to worry about.

March 26, 2023
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Mine was 3 weeks after BR chemo

March 22, 2023
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Yes. I had that happen. I got an ultrasound which showed a blood clot in the superficial cephalopods vein on the right forearm near my wrist. Because it was in a superficial vein, they had me start taking 325 mg aspirin, try to elevate the arm and use warm compresses. It feels better after two days. Ultrasound is important to determine where the clot is. If it’s in a deep vein, it can require emergency treatment. Have your husband call the oncologist and get an order for an ultrasound asap

March 22, 2023
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Go to the ER.

March 19, 2023
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Hi Linda, so sorry to hear about Mike's cancer diagnosis. You have a lot on your plate. I learned to do things I never thought I would have to do. My husband always took care of everything outside and around the house, until he couldn't.
Cancer sucks , no doubt about it. Don't push yourself too hard. Sending hugs and prayers 🙏🏻
Katie

March 19, 2023

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