2007-08-31 12:21:45 · 6 answers · asked by manimalhotra22 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
My brother's doc said that as long as his counts were up and he was between chemo rounds. He also had to check out local hospitals to where he was going in case he got into any medical trouble. He was told that he should wear a mask to guard against catching illnesses, etc while traveling. I would talk with your oncologist to make sure all considerations are taken care of first.
2007-08-31 12:51:23 · answer #1 · answered by aknana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would depend on the stage of cancer you are in. You have to consider the compromising position that you may be subjecting your immune system to. You would be more subjectable to illness then others and breathing the air in a plane puts you more at risk. My father caught everything from everyone any where and would end up in the hospital because what might be a simple cold to one person will turn into pneumonia in some cancer patients. So be careful and be leary of people with colds
2007-09-04 16:31:40 · answer #2 · answered by blazergirlblazergirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can this person get up to go to the bathroom? That could be difficult. Can he/she get on the plane without assistance? If not, arrange ahead of time for wheelchair transport and tip the person who helps you out. He/she will be the last getting off of a plane, so make sure you have adequate time between flights. This process can really take a lot of time.
2007-08-31 21:59:12 · answer #3 · answered by Simmi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom did...it all depends on the white blood cell counts.
2007-08-31 22:24:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as they are in control of their bodily functions, sure why not!
2007-08-31 19:44:18 · answer #5 · answered by Free Thinker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not unless doctor feels it is ok
2007-08-31 20:04:04 · answer #6 · answered by purpleparadise2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋