Hello, I have had a lumpectomy and lymph node removal 3 days ago. I am due to go on holiday to Antigua at the start of April and cannot get travel insurance. We have waited for over a year and this is a big family holiday for a special occasion.
I will have my results in 3 weeks, and the treatment plan - which is likely to be radiotherapy when I am back. Please can you tell me if it’s not realistic for me to go. I don’t know what to do.
Can anyone advise me on where I can go to get insurance or if I have to wait for my results first?
Thank you.
Hello Gogsie - I have just noticed your post which has gone without an answer for a couple of days so by me replying it will get "bumped" back to the top of the forum and be seen by other Community members and I hope you receive some advice. I personally would NOT travel without the correct travel insurance.
I have a very different cancer to you and travelled abroad both before and after Radiotherapy and I found that after Radiotherapy my premiums came down by over half.
I also found it paid to telephone the insurance people and advise them of my diagnosis as it was easier than filling out pages of online forms only to be told to telephone for a quote at the end!!
I hope this helps and you have a fantastic holiday
Best wishes - Brian.
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Hi Brian,
I will start to make some phone calls tomorrow as I can’t get any joy online. It’s good to know you managed to get away between treatments - it gives me hope.
Thank you for your thoughts 
Hi Gogsie
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