Stoma and Airports

Just to share, I've had my stoma just over a year,when my treatment finished and I was fit to fly..with my now tripled in price annual holiday insurance off I went,I got the travel document (in several languages)should j get stopped at security screening.Ive travelled alot (as much as I could )making the most of my life, I'm not sure if they have new machines at Manchester?sometimes walk straight through but the booth ones usually highlight my stoma,so it's just a quiet word with staff and they just put their scanner paddle over it,so no problems, however my last trip (3 weeks ago,)it was more thorough, the female security  called out "I need a private search"so another female arrived(both nice,both chatty,)took me to a private room,where I had to lift my jumper and lower the top of my briefs,so they could scan my stoma,it wasn't a problem and didnt take long,I was more concerned about my handbag which would've just been left in security ,so if anyone else gets this type of check,wait for your handbag..or wallet..

  • Hello Dolittle

    I wanted to post to thank you for sharing your story. It's good to hear that you've generally had positive experiences regarding your stoma when travelling and that the airport staff you've dealt with have been friendly and professional. 

    Hopefully your story will encourage others who are considering travelling for the first time after having a stoma. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator