TRAVEL & PROSTATE CANCER
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There are many reasons men choose to travel before, during and after cancer, whether it is for a holiday or a family emergency. Whilst travel is possible most of the time, there are some extra things to think about if you have cancer. Initial Considerations • Are you fit to travel? o
You should ask your doctor if you are at a good point in your treatment journey to travel
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Do you feel up to travelling?
• Will you need any special medicines or equipment? • Think about travel insurance o
This may be difficult, so start to look for appropriate insurance providers early
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This may be more costly
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You may need to provide the company with a letter from your doctor
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Y ou MUST tell the insurance company even if your cancer treatment 1. Can I live without my prostate? is active surveillance Yes, a man can live without his prostate.
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Thecheck whole prostate may be removed for Shop around to get a reasonable quote but what they cover
Common Questions
Travelling in the UK
cancer or part of it when it is enlarged and causing symptoms. 2. What conditions other than cancer
can affect prostate?and treatments • Take a doctor’s letter with you, which summarises your the condition
• Note your NHS number • Take contact details of your key worker
• Benign (non-cancerous) enlargement called BPH • Prostatitis - infection or inflammation of the prostate.
• Carry a copy of your latest prescription with your current medication listed • A list of any allergies you may have
3. Do biological women have a prostate? No.
• If you have mobility problems, take your Blue4.Badge youprostate get? How bigwith can the
There is no real upper limit. • A small sized prostate has a volume of 30-40ml • A medium sized prostate has a volume of 40-80ml • A large sized prostate has a volume greater than 80ml.
FIGHTING PROSTATE CANCER - A SURVIVAL GUIDE
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