Other times, travel might be necessary for a family emergency or an unexpected event.
Traveling while undergoing chemotherapy is possible for many people with cancer. Here are some tips for traveling to help make things go as best they can.
Be prepared to tell your healthcare provider details about your travel plans. Will you fly, drive, take the train, or be on a cruise ship? What kind of lodgings will you be in? Will you have access to medical supplies, pharmacies, and medical care? These are all things your healthcare provider needs to know to give you advice and help determine whether travel is appropriate for you.
In addition, bring copies of prescriptions in case you lose your medication. It will make verifying the prescription much easier for a pharmacy or hospital.
Before traveling, check with the embassy of the country you’re visiting for rules about bringing medication into the country. In addition, it’s also important to keep your medication in its original packaging and containers, complete with package inserts, to verify its authenticity.
Contact the airline if you’re traveling with more than 100 milliliters of liquid medication. Tell them about your medication, and ask if there are any particular guidelines you need to follow.
