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Hi everyone,

Just wondering has anyone gone on a plane with a portacath? I am thinking that it may trigger the metal detectors when going through security, even though I thought that it doesn't have metal bits. Maybe it does, can't remember. My husband and I are flying to Hawaii on Saturday evening for 10 days, a reward for a crappy year. Thanks to you all, yours in pink, Joane.

fionaf · Answer

Aloha Joane

I only flew domestic when I  had my portacath in (had it out last week) - I told security at airport and was patted down instead but I also have 2 tissue expanders in as well that contain metal.

Have a fantastic time in Hawaii am hoping to get there myself next year after next round of surgery.

Cheers 
Fiona

joanne50steve · Answer

Thank you for wishing me a good time, I will as I am looking forward to going. I will be having my portacath out sometime after Feb which is when I have my first anniversary  of diagnosis. If everything is good after all the scans, out it comes, ya. Joanne.

joanne50steve · Answer

Thank you for wishing me a good time, I will as I am looking forward to going. I will be having my portacath out sometime after Feb which is when I have my first anniversary  of diagnosis. If everything is good after all the scans, out it comes, ya. Joanne.

mum2jj · Answer

Have flown heaps domestically and never any drama. Just walk right on through the metal detectors and no problems. Have a brilliant holiday. 
Paula

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