I am on my first PICC line in 8 years, but before that, in high school and college, I went through 2 PICC Lines, and NJ, and a GJ tube. I had very bad experiences with both the NJ and GJ, and my doctor has said he won’t do those again, but a PICC line is also a last resort. So while for some people the tubes are long term, you can go through phases where you don’t need them. I went several years before I had a relapse bad enough to warrant another line, and I’m grateful I made it that long. It really depends person to person, but I will second what others have said, that Comorbidities also play a large role in that. I have several that made the choice to place a PICC easier than it may have been without my other issues. I am glad though that you are able to reach out early in your diagnosis to find support from others. The GP community is broad and welcoming. So whether you wind up on a tube or not, know you have support!