Flying with prsothesis

[pollym]

Yes, nothing to worry about, I have been flying regularly - two return journeys a week sometimes! I have never had any problems at all with my prosthesis - also flown widely around the world with no problems!

Not looking forward to full body scanners though which I think will just make me feel very uncomfortable in terms of whoever is operating them being able to see I have one breast!

Pauline

[Guest user]

Hi I too was wondering about going thru airport security with a prosethis and so I was glad to find this thread, I am a bit worried about going through a body scanner though it could be a bit embarassing. I haven't flown since my op in December but hope to this summer.

Marti

[Liz_100]

I am glad I have read these posts. I wear a prothesis and have never thought about security at an airport. I haven't flown since having mx. I have wondered what will happen when body scanners are introduced. There must be something we can say / do to avoid the embassassment of body scanners.
Liz

[Richo]

Hi,

These posts made me smile. Once you are diagnosed with BC there are so many things that affect your life. I am only newly diagnosed and just started treatment after mx in Dec. I had never even thought about flying with a prosethis (sorry prob not spelt right). I just can't get over how life has changed.

Very interesting topic, look forward to holiday, probably be next year now before I fly again and what with body scanners it is going to be very interesting.

Anne xx

[lizcat]

Hi Sandra,

I've flown no problem with prosthesis but am flying from Manchester in May so it will be interesting to see what happens re the scanner there !!!

Liz

[Guest user]

Thank you Dawn & Carolyn. That was one less thing for me to worry about - just needed to concentrate on getting up at 4am to get there! The trip was great, and no I didn't have any problems or need to tell anyone. I wonder if this will change when the body scanners come in at Heathrow?

Sandra

[dawnhc]

Hi Sandra,

I have had prostheses for many years now and never had problems when I fly.

Dawn
xx

[Guest user]

Hi Sandra,
I had a mx with axillary clearnce 2 nodes positive as well!
I have flown a few times. To Ireland and Portugal. I have found if I wear my silicone prosthesis no need to mention it no one can tell.
I have a leisure form which is spongey and has a small silicone insert very comfy in hot weather but it does set off the security when you go through passport control and i had to say to the security girl and she smiled kindly and ushered me through. It does say that it might do this on the packaging. I now have an appt with the plastic surgeon to discuss reconstruction so hopefully wont have this problem much longer.
Have a good trip love Carolyn

[Guest user]

Hi everyone,

I haven't posted on here for a long time, happily I'm now 5 years on & doing fine after grade 2 cancer with 2 nodes involved.

I am flying up to Aberdeen tomorrow from Heathrow to visit a friend, first time I've flown in years. I had a mastectomy so wear a prosthesis - what happens at the airport security with this, do I need to tell them, or not wear it? I'm just worried it will all be embarassing & upsetting & take ages (I'm flying very early so won't have masses of time!)...

Thanks

Sandra