Traveling During Treatment

[SherryKahn]

My husband who had Brachytherapy 9/11 and started Zytega this month along with Orgovyx which he started in July is scheduled for IGMRT in October. We are thinking of taking a quick weeklong trip to U.K to see family for a week before the IGMRT. Going on five months in October since he started his treatment and he feels fine right now and has minimal side effects from the meds so far. His nurse gave him the green light to travel. We got health insurance and travel insurance. I read that blood clots are an issue after a plane ride while one is on ADT. Want your input if it's a wise decision.

[Timfc]

I am on Orgovyx and Nubeqa and I just returned from a 12 day trip to Ireland. Last year I went to Sweden. I have had no problems traveling with these drugs. The side effects continue wherever I am.

[Alturia]

I was on Eligard and abiraterone from April 2022 to June 2024. During that time I took 8 international trips. Most of the flights were at least 6 hours and many were 10 to 12 hours. I didn't experience any problems.

[JohnInTheMiddle]

Interesting and good news that you are able to arrange insurance. I would also double check protocols for transport of meds over borders. But as for clots, especially thromboses, the simple answer is be well-hydrated and walk up and down the aisle every hour, or more. Some people might suggest a low-dose aspirin as well. A wonderful trip.

[SherryKahn in reply to JohnInTheMiddle]

Thank you John. The insurance which was minimal was through my credit card. Learning now things every day on this journey.

[JohnInTheMiddle in reply to SherryKahn]

I'm assuming one has to declare the situation?

Also another thing I was wondering about was insurance on drugs and emergency replacement.

Obviously one would be very careful of the meds one is carrying; in the off chance (other words what insurance is for) that one loses one's drugs, one wouldn't want to be without them for a week!

(Also another unsolicited comment by me: I once carried some meds in a breast pocket safely wrapped up - and I found later that carrying meds next to the body makes them very warm! About 96° or something 😃)

As you say, new things every day! A big success and a very lovely trip.

[SherryKahn in reply to JohnInTheMiddle]

Thank you for that caveat! Duly noted.

[Concerned-wife in reply to SherryKahn]

And wear compression socks

[BCPC]

When I traveled internationally a good bit I used to wear compression hose to ward off blood clots. Never had any trouble. Easy to procure at the drugstore. Bon voyage 🛳️

Brian

[Spinel_Cutter in reply to BCPC]

Or Amazon, they really do come in different sizes and compression. When you ask the nurse about aspirin, ask if compression stockings are a good idea.

[Aldo62]

We traveled a lot this year and it hasn't been a problem.

[Hawk56]

While I was on Orgovyx and had completed 5 SBRT treatments, my wife and I travelled to Iceland for 12 days and did the Ring Road. I also travelled for work, went skiing in Colorado, we took a vacation to Oregon. As others have said, not necessarily an issue.

There are mitigating actions, compression socks, aisle seat and getting up and walking the aisles. I had DVT and PE in 2010 so have been on blood thinners since.

Heck, when I was doing chemotherapy and Lupron, I travelled to Las Vegas to see my daughter play on her college post season conference basketball tournament.

Kevin

[Cooolone]

Have traveled multiple times, 6, 8, 14 hour flights... No issue.

Drugs? Stimulants are an issues usually with country controls. Bring prescription bottles with name on them, get a letter from the prescribing doctor as to necessity, with name, drug, dosage, etc. It's just to have on hand if questioned. In all my travels, I had the pills in my checked bags other than a few days in my carry-on.

But still make sure if it is controlled by where you're going. Japan for instance does not allow stimulants of any kind. Some countries will allow the amount for the time you'll be travelling, some allow with pre-approval, etc. It all depends.

Never read ADT and Flying being an issue. But there is an association of ADT and plaque, arterial disease. So many then the concern is clotting due to that. You also have to allow for the "age" factor of a Prostate Cancer Patient... Again, in all probability more an "association" rather than "causation"...

Other suggestions above are all good too, compression socks, hydration, walking during flight, etc.!

Good luck and Happy Travels!

Enjoy yourself!!!

[SteveTheJ]

Blood clots are always a concern on a long plane flight. If it was me, ADT or not, I'd walk the aisle as frequently as possible.

[Kittenlover50]

blood clots can be an issue for anyone in flying. Talk with your doc just to be sure, again, Brcsure to wear the anti embolism socks. I wear them when I fly or travel long distances and I’m not on specific meds. My husband flew several times on adt without issues. Again talk with doc one final time for any other suggestions

[j-o-h-n]

Tell your husband to stand up in the back of the plane (galley area) and walk forth and back side to side. I've done it several times during my 18 hour trips to the Philippines. To be more direct 'I'd rather someone poke me in my eye with a stick"...

Forgive me but I may have asked you this before, but how old is Mr. Main Squeeze?

Have a nice time but be aware.............the Brits can be Brits.....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n

[SherryKahn in reply to j-o-h-n]

My main squeeze is 64. And now that the labour party is back in the UK I can deal with the Brits being Brits!

[j-o-h-n]

64? He's still young enough to squeeze as hard as you can (lucky guy). Have a good time in Britainland.

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n