Newspapers and Television Make It Seem That Everything Causes Cancer. Is This True?

It is nerve wracking continually to hear about new things that may be related to cancer. Reports giving conflicting information and advice make it hard to know what to believe. Many cancers are felt to be caused, at least in part, by environmental exposures. From a practical point of view, pay more attention only to those exposures about which you can do something.

Can I Travel?

Your readiness to travel depends on

• your destination

• the length of your stay

• the mode of transportation

• your current condition

• the availability of medical care at your destination

• the timing of your follow-up tests and visits

• the need for pre-travel vaccinations

People have traveled around the country even during intensive cancer treatments by advance planning with their oncologists. Arranging follow-up evaluations and treatments to be administered by willing oncologists at your destination allows you to travel without interruption in your cancer treatment or follow-up. Similarly, you can arrange for a local doctor to be available to you during your trip.

What Can I Do to Maximize My Safety and Comfort during Travel?

Plan ahead. Bring

• a written list of your medications

• a written summary of your condition (diagnoses, treatments received)

• your medications, with extra doses in case your return gets delayed

• written prescriptions, in case your medication gets lost or damaged

• over-the-counter medications that work for you

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