Travel insurance breast cancer on treatment

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Hi,

I have just started treatment for breast cancer. I have been told I can be cured but need 6 months chemo, then surgery then radiotherapy and more chemo.

I already have a couple of holidays booked but want to get cover for what is now a pre existing condition but nobody seems to want to accept me as I am on treatment and waiting for surgery. I have annual cover through my bank but they won’t add the cancer diagnosis and cover me.

i am hoping to get away in between chemo sessions and before surgery but worry I can’t get cover.

Any suggestions of any companies people have used/found helpful?

Thanks in advance,

Keely xx

  • Hi Keely/ 

    Unfortunately, as you've found, it can be more difficult to get travel insurance when a cancer diagnosis is involved.

    I haven't taken out insurance whilst undergoing treatment but I have subsequently and used goodtogoinsurance.com.

    Have you had chance to look through the 'recommended travel insurance' and 'recommended travel insurance 2023-24' threads yet as you'll find lots of suggestions for travel insurance there? 

    It's probably best to go through them and make a list before settling down to get quotes.

    Let me know how you get on.

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  • Thanks for the suggestions. I managed to find one but was £2000!!

    Will make a list from the thread like you suggest.

    I already have 2 holidays booked this year (booked prior to diagnosis) which I am hoping to fit in between treatments and at end. 

    Thanks again!

    Keely x