Hi..am trying to assist a friend who has Grade 4 Brain tumour.He is seeking travel insurance for a trip prior to his next round of treatment.I am having little success.Has anyone any advice?...thanks

Hi BDK and welcome to the online community

Unfortunately, as you've found, it can be more difficult to find travel insurance when you've 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. You might also want to look at this thread as it includes a link to a Travel Insurance Directory. 

Lots of people here recommend that it's 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 friend's 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 friend's doctor saying that they are well enough to travel. This could come from their cancer team or GP.

Do come back and let us know how you get on

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