Can you fly with metastatic lung cancer?

Hi.

On Friday we had the devastating news that my stepdad has metastatic lung cancer and his outlook isn't good. It's already spread to his lymph nodes and brain. It came as a complete shock as he wasn't unwell and has always been really fit and healthy. He's only upset as we're all supposed to be going on holiday to Zante in two weeks. His consultant (lung) has advised him not to go, but this has upset him more than anything as he's been really looking forward to it. The information online is mixed, so I told my mum to maybe get a second opinion from a brain cancer specialist. This is probably going to be his last holiday. Has anyone else had anything similar happen to them or could advise us? Many thanks.  

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  • Hi Millie35,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm so sorry to hear about your stepdad.

    You've had some great advice here already from some members of our community - particularly regarding the oxygen and fit to fly point. It is important to be prepared as travelling without a fit to fly certificate would mean medical costs wouldn't be covered abroad and therefore could be costly.

    We have some more information about this on our website regarding travelling abroad and getting travel insurance.

    And here is a helpful document from the Roy Castle Foundation with further information.

    You may also find it helpful to have a chat with one of our nurses about this. You are welcome to give them a call on freephone 0808 800 4040 (Monday-Friday, 9-5).

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hi Millie35,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm so sorry to hear about your stepdad.

    You've had some great advice here already from some members of our community - particularly regarding the oxygen and fit to fly point. It is important to be prepared as travelling without a fit to fly certificate would mean medical costs wouldn't be covered abroad and therefore could be costly.

    We have some more information about this on our website regarding travelling abroad and getting travel insurance.

    And here is a helpful document from the Roy Castle Foundation with further information.

    You may also find it helpful to have a chat with one of our nurses about this. You are welcome to give them a call on freephone 0808 800 4040 (Monday-Friday, 9-5).

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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