Woman Battling Breast Cancer Says TSA Pat Down Went Too Far

Denise Albert says TSA agents "violated" her, performed public cavity search and touched the locations of a recent surgery.

[ariblake]

I think people don’t realize that she had a port put in place on her chest. If TSA touched it or put pressure on it, it could’ve have very well have lead to an infection or blood clots which could be fatal. In my opinion woman had every right to be upset

[EliAndUli]

The fact that everybody is getting shook saying, "If she doesn't want to be be touched, don't fly!"

Smh people. If they touch her where her port is, IT WILL HURT.

[aliciamelendez]

The "TSA staff" lost their jobs and their freedom for discrimination against a woman with breast cancer.

[sugmagnolia]

she could've had a private screening at any point, they already explaine what they're going to do before doing it and lifting up clothing is completely unnecessary and uncomfortable for the surrounding people. It's not an either this or that situation, lifting up your shirt does nothing. She is obviously trying to get attention because she took off her wig for no reason whatsoever other than to try to make it look more dramatic

[stonebrooks]

everyone wants to be safe but yet they complain about searches?

[shannonwilder]

They do have the right... If you don't like it, don't fly. It's your option. I opt out for a pat down every time I fly. I choose NOT to go through the mechanical x-rays (that's not the right word, sorry) and always ask for a pat down. It's not invading my privacy. They are very professional. IF I want to fly.... right now... this is my only choice. Don't fly if you don't like it. OR hire a private jet.

[dar...]

Cavity search??? She's wearing Look at her knees, ripped knees black jeans! And what difference does cancer make, I had cancer and my dad did it doesn't change security

[kimcheewee]

The great thing about America is that it rewards you for living a clean life. If you don't have any DUIs or drug charges, you can be fingerprinted by the TSA and pre-vetted to fly without even taking your shoes off. Yet the fact a news reporter (Denise Albert) doesn't take up that means she has done something in her past to prevent her from that privilege.