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02 Apr 2007
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leukemia and flying
I am planning to fly to UK, have had leukemia (CML) for 6 years, my oncologist says is is fine to fly but I am worried about alltitude not making my leukemia worse please help
CyberDoc
Dear Maria
the airplanes have controlled cabin pressure so the altitude won't affect you at all.
the airplanes have controlled cabin pressure so the altitude won't affect you at all.
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