Hi, my name is Carole and I finished my chemoradiotherapy treatment for anal cancer on the 28th December 2024. On the 28th of January 2025 I suffered a stroke, both of which I'm trying to recover from. We already had a holiday planned for September this year to the Canaries but not sure which company will insure me without charging a silly amount of money. Can you help, please.
I am so sorry to hear about your cancer diagnosis, and the stroke that followed it, I can't imagine the impact this has had on your life.
How are you coping at this time? Should you feel you would like to chat with us, as well as our Online Community, we're here on our support line (0808 808 0000) and on Online chat every day from 8am until 8pm. You're welcome to get in touch - we can listen and provide emotional support, and we have nurses, too, if you have any medical queries, and a Money Team.
In terms of holiday insurance, there are a couple of ways to find insurers for your particular situation. One is to chat with others on the Online Community about how they have approached getting insurance. There are various discussions but also the Travel insurance forum for cancer patients'
You could also contact Find Insurance - BIBA who can help to search for insurance brokers suited to your particular situation. On their website they also have a Travel Medical Insurance Directory where you can search yourself for insurers for your particular medical situation.
I hope this helps and you will be able to look forward to travelling to the Canaries Carole1960
I hope all goes well for you; please feel you can keep in touch if further help and support are welcome.
Liz
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Advisor
