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I had a lymph node biopsy / removal on tuesday 29 jan and have to fly from jhb to ct tomorrow for a funeral. is it safe for me to fly?

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Yes: The biopsy is not problem for flight , but you should get the result of pathology to find the cause if you need further treatment.

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/25/2022

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