Hi All
I have just joined the group as I am currently being treated for Diffuse large B-Cell High Grade Non Hodgkin Lymphoma.
Just had my 2nd Chemo session and all things being positive we are looking at going away in January to Tenerife.
My treatment is due to end early December.
I have checked the forum for Travel Insurance but most of the information seems to be over 3 years old.
Can anybody advise on possible travel insurance companies that can offer us the opportunity to get away without having to re-mortgage to pay for the policy?
Thanks in advance
PS we have a Caribbean Cruise booked for March but I understand that to go there you need to be clear of Cancer for 6 months.
Can somebody clarify this? Should I postpone?
Thanks again
Hi and welcome to the Community.
First we do have a dedicated Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma group where you can talk with others who have been through or are going through treatments.
I have a rare low grade skin NHL diagnosed back in 1999 and was getting Travel Insurance no problem but when we moved into full on treatments 2013-2015 (chemo, radiotherapy and two Stem Cell Transplants) the prices I was getting had £0000 in it, but Stem Cell can be like this but did get a very good price 3 years post treatments. But everyone will be different.
This a copy and paste from our Travel Insurance Group.
Always around to chat in the NHL groups.
Unfortunately, it can be more difficult to find reasonably priced travel insurance when you have had a cancer diagnosis but hopefully you'll be able to find some after looking at recommendations from other members pf the group.
I don't know if you've had chance to look through the 'recommended travel insurance' thread yet, as it's where the majority of recommendations from other forum members are. If not, clicking on the link I've created will take you straight there.
It is best to phone the insurance companies rather than try and do online quotes as often at the end of the online quote it will often tell you to phone the company and you'll then have to go through all the information again. Also sometimes the broker can refer to the underwriters to see if they would provide cover when an online quote might just give you a straight refusal.
Make sure that you have all the information to hand about your diagnosis and treatment before contacting the insurers. This is a list of things an insurance provider might want to know when you're applying for insurance. Some providers might ask for a letter from your doctor saying that you are well enough to travel. This could come from your cancer team or GP.
