flying with a PICC line

Hi flossy

Great news about the shrinkage and fingers crossed the next 6 have the same effect.

I never went abroad with mine but I would suggest you give the nurses at your chemo unit a ring. I think the main issue would be the flushing of the line as I don’t think they like to leave it much more than 7 days without flushing/changing the dressing. Chemo also increases the chances of blood clots so you might want to ask if there is an increased risk of DVT? 

If the nurses are happy for him to do this then you could look at maybe a 5 night break to somewhere not too far away- we had 2 nights in torremolinos just before Xmas and it was shirts and T-shirt weather and a lovely flat walk on the front to Benalmadena. Obviously there is no guarantee with the weather but you could maybe find a nice hotel that has plenty activities going on to do/watch?

Really hope you manage to get away as it would be a lovely boost for you both

Take care

Karen x

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Flossy

Thank you for reposting I am sure you will some more helpful information and I see that has already responded (thanks Karen)

I have already mentioned this to you in the carers only group and I mention it again here in the hope other will chip in with their experiences.

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It might be an idea to contact the airline and arrange for special assistance and tell them that you will need to carry extra hand baggage on board with all your medical supplies. Remember to pick up your special assistance lanyards when you arrive at the airport these show airport and airline staff that you need special assistance and don't be afraid to ask for escorted pathway through the airport's and onto the plane.

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Flossy, as an after thought it might be of interest to ask some questions in our Travel insurance forum for cancer patients as the members might have some further input for you.

I hope the break works out and you have an excellent holiday.

Ian

latchbrook

Hi

I'll apologise now if you've already looked into this but you'll need to inform your travel insurance company of your husband's treatment. 

If you don't have cover already in place then I'd suggest you look into this before booking any holiday to make sure that you will be able to get cover. We have a travel insurance group on here and if you'd like to join just click on the link I've created. Once there look for the thread entitled Recommended Travel Insurance to find travel insurance companies that other people with cancer have successfully got insurance through.

I hope you're able to have a holiday

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