Cruise

[Rusty821]

Has anybody been on a cruise while on targeted therapy

[RoyCastleHelpline Partner Ask the Nurse Roy Castle]

Hi Rusty821

I hope you hear from others in the forum about their experience of this.

Meanwhile, this link is to our travel booklet that you may find useful, which also contains a list of insurance providers: roycastle.org/app/uploads/2...

Hope you have a great holiday.

Kind regards

The Roy Castle Support Team

[Rusty821 in reply to RoyCastleHelpline]

Thankyou

[Greeniis]

Hi Rusty, I’m currently on a carribean cruise and on Tagrisso targeted therapy; there are many folks here with scooters or wheelchairs so you can avoid the steps and the shore excursions can be taken that will not need much exertion if walking is too intense. I am having no repercussions from nsclc this trip and have been on Tagrisso since 3/2021. Cruising is the way to go! Much entertainment, excellent dining and FUN! Just make sure to bring your drugs with you!

[Rusty821 in reply to Greeniis]

Ooh Thankyou what cruise line are youOn

[Greeniis in reply to Rusty821]

I have liked Royal Carribean , so much so, that I have signed up for another Royal cruise for December. The cruise director here is ‘tornado Tonya’ a Brit and many are from UK. They are very accommodating and don’t sign up for the expensive drink package; you can bring on 2 bottles of your own wine and they will bring glasses and ice bucket to your cabin; also robes and room service is free.

[Rusty821 in reply to Greeniis]

Iv only been on tagrisso for 4 months previous to that I was on afatinib had awful skin while on that but the little blighter decided to have a nibble at my hip to which I had 5 days radiotherapy, no side affects on tagrisso so won’t hide away now we will definitely look into a cruise I loved it before sure I will love it Again Xx

[Rusty821 in reply to Rusty821]

Hi GreniisBeen looking at cruises but I’m finding the insurance is as much as the cruise 😭😭

[Greeniis in reply to Rusty821]

I don’t know about the insurance. I don’t take anything extra except my regular medical insurance, but have never needed to use it.

[Rusty821 in reply to Greeniis]

Hi yes of course you are in USA I’ll keep looking 🚢

[Hope2782 in reply to Greeniis]

Hi there thank you! There is soo much confusing information regarding travel insurance, especially for cruising. So glad you are having a fab time, I will keep looking at options. Had to cancel cruise next month as only just had lobectomy and it’s too soon. Next year we were going from Hawaii to Vancouver but struggling to get insurance at less than the cost of the cruise, enjoy🛳️

[Rusty821 in reply to Hope2782]

We’ve decided to do something else as too much of a fap but wishing you well and good luck on your trip xx