Hello Everyone :-)
Having been refused at least 4 times by the biggest specialist cancer Insurers lately and quoted an extortionate rate of almost £200 by All Clear for a 7 day trip to spain???? and who by the way didn't seem to know what they were talking about, to some other companies who were quite frankly rude when I could tell they were reading from an Automated message to tell me, sorry I cannot help you any further today........:-( Oh and refuse to tell you why! Not nice at all, but I know the reason, they just don't want to say it! CUP!
Cancer with an unknown primary is one of the hardest Cancers to get any Insurance cover for!
Most Companies won't touch you once they know the Cancer has spread from an Unknown Primary which is very common for people with Head & Neck Cancer
I had an Unknown Primary but the Specialist strongly suspected it started at the back of the throat somewhere near the tonsil which then moved to my lymph Nodes in the Neck. I had a Right Neck Dissection and had 60 Lymph Nodes removed, 15 were found to be cancerous. I had 2 rounds of 8 hour Chemo and 30 days of Radiation.
I completed All treatment in September 2019 and now only have to have 4 monthly check ups as an outpatient with the cameras and I'm on my way home :-)
SO:- For Insurance purposes, I have been cancer free (having had it removed) for over 2 years, 3 in September. I'm Insured at the 1-3 years Cancer free Rate.
Yesterday, I contacted Aviva, mostly known for their Brilliant Car Insurance, I know it's brilliant as that's when you really know the true worth of an Insurance Company when you have to make a claim right? :-) which I've had to do with them in the past and they were Amazing.
So... Aviva.co.uk gave me FULL Comprehensive Travel Insurance with extra Luggage Cover for 7 nights at the total cost of £64.50 I received my travel documents immediately via email and the paper documents will arrive in the post within a few days.
The Documents are clear and precise of the exact documented Cancer Cover.
The staff were amazing, friendly, efficient and professional especially 'Mohammed' and 'Suzanne' I will NEVER bother with another Insurance company again, I will be straight back to Aviva for a trip I may want to book for October this year otherwise I would have got an annual policy which I can still purchase in October if I decide to go.
They make sure you have all the relevant telephone numbers you need for when you travel e.g.
Aviva UK Claims telephone number
Aviva Emergency Assist 24 Hour Number for outside UK
Aviva Customer Services Number UK
I cannot tell you the relief of obtaining this Insurance for my forthcoming trip next month.
Here is the link Guys, just give them a ring, you'll be in safe hands :-) Oh and no, I don't work for them ha ha
If anyone else gets the perfect service I've just received then I'll be happy, just wanted to spread some good news for a change :-)
Gill
Definitely not useless as you've just discovered another insurer who will cover us!
"Never regret a day in your life, good days give you happiness, bad days give you experience"
Hi Gill,
I got a list of insurers from the Money advice helpline yesterday. Called Our Travel this morning but they can't insure.
The lady said it is because Richard has been given a prognosis of 12 months and there wouldn't be 6 months left on our return date.
I tried Aviva yesterday and same thing. Will try others today.
So disappointing because he is fine in himself, even though on round 5 of chemo. He does hard stone work and is painting the house outside every day at the moment.
I'm sad we might not get to go abroad again now 
Thanks for posting this information, so helpful. After quotes of almost £400 for 7 days in Spain Aviva came in at £94, much more realistic.
Was quick and easy to do as well. Cancer patients have enough to deal with getting through treatment and don’t need added stress with things
like rip off insurance companies. Enjoy your trip 
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