Travel insurance

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Please can anybody help, I have stage 4 bile duct cancer which is incurable but have been having chemo and immunotherapy. Me and my husband would love a little holiday abroad while I am feeling well, but I have phoned 3 insurance company’s which were recommended by macmillan, but none of them will touch me.

  • Hello  

    Welcome to the online Community. We do have a specialist forum for travel insurance and here's the link:

    Travel insurance forum for cancer patients 

    To join the forum just click on the link I have provided and when the page opens up click on the black banner at the bottom of the page to join the group.

    I have an annual worldwide policy and found to get the best quote telephone the insurance company and tell them of your diagnosis and medication as the online forms all use the same algorithms.

    I do hope you find cover as we all need a holiday.

    Best wishes - Brian.

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  • Me and my wife both have cancer( me kidney , her breast ) were looking for a week away in June. She’s been quoted around £160- £200 whereas I’ve been quoted up to £1300 - £1600. Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks.

  • Hello Terry ( 

    I can understand your issues - travel insurance with cancer can be expensive. If you have a look at my reply to the previous poster above I suggest you join the travel insurance forum - here's the link you need:

    Travel insurance forum for cancer patients 

    I do hope you can sort out some insurance at a good price and enjoy a much needed holiday Sunglasses.

    Best wishes - Brian.

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    Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week between 8am-8pm

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