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Old Apr 28, 2017, 4:23 am
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Originally Posted by navylad
Anyone else concerned that the gentlemen in question reportedly has prostate cancer that he reports that his leg (note the singular) was swelling.

Cancer puts you at high risk of blood clots and I would be concerned by a unilateral swelling in this gentlemen. Yes prostate cancer, although being the most common cancer in men has one of the lowest rates of morbidity and mortality and therefore by itself doesn't really portray someone as frail.

Also, is anyone able to actually clarify the police position as there appears to be conflicting reports from 'the case is closed' to reports of 'will be interviewed in due course'.

Either way, I would hate to rush to any conclusion in this case, as tempting as others have found it, but hope that he gets checked out properly medically before being allowed back on a plane.
If he did have cancer and was at risk of DVT then he should of either booked an extra leg room seat or stumped up the money for club. If he couldn't afford this then tough luck he shouldn't of flown. Well done to the crew for moving him.
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