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kelli

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surgery then cyberknife, is it okay to fly?
« on: May 20, 2008, 04:59:00 pm »
Hi everyone,
I had surgery in Dec and cyberknife a month ago.  I'm curious if it is ok to get on an airplane after the radiation?  Has flying been a problem for anyone?  I want to take a vacation to rest but I'm not sure if flying is a good idea with the headaches and dizziness I've been experiencing post treatment. 
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kelli
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Re: surgery then cyberknife, is it okay to fly?
« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2008, 05:48:23 pm »
Hey Kelli,

I know of many here that flew short term post-CK and a bit farther out. In my case, I flew 8 mos post CK.... did transatlantic to the UK.  Not sure how long a flight you are doing but in my case... ear fullness was an issue due to cabin air pressure. I know of some (where is Marystro?) that were doing transpacific post-CK and did ok (if memory serves me well, I believe she did CA to India or Korea or Far east or ?).  Hoping others will chime in to help.

If you do go away, pls send me a postcard! I've not traveled on holiday/vaca like that in years.  :)

Bon voyage, should you decide to make the trip!
Phyl
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Re: surgery then cyberknife, is it okay to fly?
« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2008, 10:17:14 pm »
Hi Kelli,

I would say that if you survived brain surgery and cyberknife, you should be able to survive an airplane ride. :)

I flew home from San Francisco to Portland - a 1 hour flight - about 2 days after my last CK treatment. Whether flying will cause you issues depends on your particular symptoms at the time. I would think ear pressure would be the main thing.

It seems to me it would be worth it - a nice restful vacation on a sandy beach or some other getaway sounds like a great idea.

Steve
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Re: surgery then cyberknife, is it okay to fly?
« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2008, 05:33:09 am »
Yes -- go on vacation!!! (can I come!)  flying is no problem at all .... I flew just 3 weeks after surgery - from LA to NYC -- without issue
about 1+ years later .. when on a NYC - Heathrow England -  Italy Rome vacation !!!! No problems at all  ;D  ;D    I did have to explain the eye drops... (the No Liquids rule just started  while I was traveling....)
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Re: surgery then cyberknife, is it okay to fly?
« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2008, 08:51:59 am »
:)  I flew back home from San Francisco to Ireland after a 3 week break in CA following CK. No problems, or at least none I didn't have before. So, go fly. Headaches I had at the time were still the same after flying, not any better nor worse.

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Re: surgery then cyberknife, is it okay to fly?
« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2008, 03:51:50 pm »
I flew to Asia after surgery 2 months later.  The trip was about 18 hours and it was OK, no issue.
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kelli

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Re: surgery then cyberknife, is it okay to fly?
« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2008, 04:19:59 pm »
Thank you all for your replies :)
I feel much more confident about flying now.
I am planning a short trip to LA soon to visit friends.
Thank you very much,
kelli
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Re: surgery then cyberknife, is it okay to fly?
« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2008, 10:02:19 am »
To kelli,
how did you deciide to have CK versus more surgery or other radiosurgery options.? Orgeon
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