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You have a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) in place. This is the flexible tube in a vein in your arm that leads to a large vein near your heart. It is used to give you medicines, fluids, or nutrition as needed. Below is what to expect when it’s time to have your PICC removed.

You must be very careful to avoid infection when changing the dressing on your PICC line. Follow our step-by-step guide.

You are going home with a PICC line. Here's what you need to know to care for your PICC.

Because most babies in the NICU are too small or sick to take milk feedings, medicines and fluids are often given through their veins or arteries.

A PICC takes the place of a standard IV (intravenous) line. It is often used when treatment needs you to have medicine or nutrition for weeks or months. Here's what you need to know about getting a PICC.

Learn about cervical cancer, including risk factors, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

When treatment ends, make sure you have a summary of your treatment and a survivorship care plan. The survivorship care plan will outline screenings that are important for you.

Your doctor can use certain screenings and tests to find signs of cervical cancer.

It isn’t always clear why a person gets cancer. But experts know that certain risk factors can raise your odds. Learning about your personal risk factors for cervical cancer can go a long way in protecting your future health.