Brenda, we too were avid travellers before Pauls diagnosis in July 2012 and we feel like our greatest hobby has been stripped from us. In actual fact we were due to fly to Bali the day after a very unscheduled BMB. Our place of residence is in Perth, Australia. Since diagnosis, we have travelled to Melbourne and Tasmania both approximately a 4 hour flight away but still very close to possibly better facilities than we have access to here in Perth. Each time we have travelled the haematologist has OK'd the trip and has provided us with the latest copy of the letter forwarded to Pauls GP following his visit, and advised to take all relevant records with us.
Since Paul has been on the Neupogen and EPO his WBC (4.3) and RBC (HG 125) sit inside an acceptable range, and his platelets have even improved slightly (from 24 to 75). Recently, the haemo has even given his consent for us to travel overseas! However, I think Pauls confidence is a little shattered and he seems quite reluctant to take up the challenge. If and when we do decide to travel outside Australia, the plans will most likely be reasonable short term both in planning and time spent away - ie no longer than a month. We would think more in terms of New Zealand or a visit to see his family in England (USA/Canada also seem a pretty good opiton) - anything that had a touch of a language barrier or third world conditions will not even come into our consideration.
Maybe one day if he is lucky enough to find a bone marrow match and have a successful transplant this can be reconsidered
