Travel tips

Some things to consider

• Plan ahead
• Check with your doctor that you are fit to travel
• Get travel insurance - take your policy with you
• Get a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) if you are travelling in Europe
• Take your passport and any other proof of identity that you need
• Sort out any necessary equipment, such as oxygen
• Sort out travel needs - for example, help getting on and off trains, or early boarding on flights
• Check any restrictions on the drugs you can take in or out of the country you are visiting
• Make sure you have enough of your medicines to last the holiday, plus a few days extra
• If you are taking strong painkillers, check whether you need a licence to take them abroad
• Carry your medicines in your hand luggage
• Get a doctor’s letter with details of your cancer, your treatment, and a list of your medicines
• Protect yourself from the sun
• Take insect repellent and a basic first aid kit