Scuba diving???

[dadmo]

Here's some additional reading on the subject.

http://www.scuba-doc.com/tenfootstop/?p=128

http://www.njmonline.nl/njm/getpdf.php?t=a&id=37

http://www.survivorshipguidelines.org/pdf/BleomycinAlert.pdf

http://www.zuidencomm.nl/njm/getpdf.php?id=117

[Bert]

Hi

I also was a keen diver before diagnosis.

I discussed this topic with my Oncologist Prof Rustin at Mount Vernon Hospital.

As far as he was concerned there was no danger for me to go ahead and start diving again once i felt fit.

But he did say it was totally dependant on the dosage you were given during treatment, so guess this is different for every person. He also mentioned that doseage in the UK can sometimes be quite different to what may be given in the US?

I am yet to go, but as i am now begining to get fitter and have started to actively improve my fitness levels, i can feel the urge calling.

Bert

[Frederick88]

Couldn't find the full article, you'll have to register here, but I think it'll be worth the time:

http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanonc/article/PIIS1470204507703212/fulltext

[Caver101]

Its been a LONG time since I last logged into the site. I pretty much gave up my quest for scuba after talking to my Dr. But I got my 9 year check-up in Feb 2010 and the Dr told me I as in the best shape he has ever seen me. Gave me a clean bill of health and told me to have a great life.

I am just starting my research again. Has there been any new research published in the past few years I need to be aware of? (I did 3 cycles of BEP and had PE's go to my lungs).

I have had no issues with my lungs for 9 years. Heck, now I ride about 100+ miles a week on my road and mtn bikes with no issue. I am hoping for clearance from the Dr. this time around
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[Scott]

This conversation links to this post Karen made in the Research Library forum.

[Hopeful]

You have to be very careful with bleo in the lungs, especially if you have bleo modules.

I've seen what happens when the bleo modules or bleo in the lungs is hit with a large concentration of oxygen; not fun.

[Karen]

Margaret, what a great point about the insurance (and a beautiful new avitar too )! With bleo you need to be careful with diving if your doc agrees, and you also need to make sure it is known that you had bleo if you ever are hospitalized for surgery or on oxygen.

[Russell's Mom]

I am glad to hear that you are taking it seriously. Russell has the toxicity and I can tell you that you don't want it!! Sharon

[dadmo]

Jason:
The most colorful diving you will ever do will be above 60ft. Just make sure you get clearance from a pulmonoligest. Be deciplined when you dive and have a dive buddy who will make sure you don't go too deep. It wouldn't be a bad idea to mention the depth situation to your dive master.

[Fed]

It's the bleomycin.

Scott is absolutely right. Bleo doesn't degrade when it passes through the lungs, and the high oxygen concentration from the tank can activate any leftover bleo and cause damage to the lungs. It is essential that you get clearance from a doc before you attempt any of this.

[Jay68442]

You learn something new every day. I never thought to get clearance from a doctor before diving nor did I ever hear anything about chemo and diving. Maybe its because I started diving about 10 years after treatment. Well I'm still here so I guess in my case it didn't cause any problems. But be safe and find out the facts first.

[Caver101]

Thanks Marget! Had not thought to check that, will do.
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[Margaret]

Thanks. Been hitting google since last night. Lots of conflicting reports so far.

Definitely getting cleared with Dr before diving.

Sent email to DAN to get a referral to a Dr specializing in dive medicine too.

From preliminary research and my wife talking to a pulmonologist (and diver) at work looks like I would be restricted to either 30 or 60 feet "IF" I get clearance.

Also, check with your life insurance. Not to sound morbid, but my father has a heart condition and he is not allowed to do certain things and if he does...and god forbid something were to happen to him, the life insurance would be void. Hope this helps.

[Caver101]

Thanks. Been hitting google since last night. Lots of conflicting reports so far.

Definitely getting cleared with Dr before diving.

Sent email to DAN to get a referral to a Dr specializing in dive medicine too.

From preliminary research and my wife talking to a pulmonologist (and diver) at work looks like I would be restricted to either 30 or 60 feet "IF" I get clearance.
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[dadmo]

You may want to check this thread .