Hi, I have stage 4 esophagus cancer. To cut a long story short my last chemotherapy was February 2020 and radiotherapy October 2020. I have CT scans every 3 months. My next is booked for 2nd September. In February 2020 my CT scan showed the small spread to my liver had gone and reduced in my esophagus. This has remained stable since, and reduced in my lymph nodes. I'm not on any treatment at the moment.
A group of friends wanted me to book a holiday with them. I explained that I'm looking ahead 3 months at a time dreading the scan and then the wait for the results. They support me and told me it's going to be OK, and to be positive. The group of 6 of us have booked a week in a Villa in Kefalonia next July 2021. They have said if I have to cancel, they won't go either. We have all paid £60 deposit, with the final payment of £1500 per person due in May 2021.
So I called Staysure and was given a quote of £1200...this includes my husband. Who had hip replacement January 2020 and will be having his other hip done in a few months. To say I was shocked is an understatement.
On the positive thoughts that my CT scans will be still stay stable, should I purchase Insurance after I have been over a year free of treatment...would this reduce the cost? Should I book nearer the holiday date.
If I have to cancel we will lose the £60 deposit. I don't want to pay the £1200 Insurance if we only loose the deposit.
It's difficult to word so I hope you all understand what I mean.
I know Insurance is a business but it's so unfair to cancer people, we're going through enough as it is. We deserve a break.
Regards and thanks for any help 
️
Hi Tattoofairy
A holiday with your husband and friends sounds like just what the doctor ordered but it can be more difficult to find reasonably priced travel insurance when you have had a cancer diagnosis.
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 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.
I hope this helps and let us know how you get on
x
"Never regret a day in your life, good days give you happiness, bad days give you experience"
