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Has anyone tried flying to another country for more affordable treatment after the diagnosis?

Countries like Germany and some south american countries have much more affordable treatment even factoring in the lodging and flying.

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Having to fly to receive treatment seems like it might significantly affect the likelihood of a full recovery. Cancer patients tend to have compromised immune systems and airplanes are filthy.

As a cancer patient, wear a mask. I travel for work all the time, even right after chemo. I'm not older, which makes for a stronger immune system in the first place, but planes just require hand sanitizer and a face mask. The real problem would be you would have to be able to pay out of pocket for lodging, translation services, treatment, etc. and in most cases overall survival is better in the US for late stage cancer.

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