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Tips: Traveling for the Holidays When You Have Cancer

By , About.com GuideNovember 18, 2012

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Traveling during the holidays is stressful, even when you don't have cancer. If you are undergoing cancer treatment, traveling can be a nightmare at times. Unfortunately, when you have cancer, you can't just "get up and go" -- you have to prepare and take extra precautions. Traveling isn't impossible for most people with cancer, it just takes some careful planning. 10 Travel Tips for People Undergoing Chemotherapy

Many people with cancer feel especially apprehensive about traveling by air when they have a chemo port. The idea of going through airline security with a chemo port can seem stressful, especially with the stories in the media about cancer patients being subjected to extensive and unnecessary physical searches by airport screeners. I can only advise to be prepared and arrive early to the airport, just in case unexpected events arise during the security check. Tips for Air Travel with a Chemo Port

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