For cancer free patients why is travel insurance still high?

Unfortunately that's how insurance companies work and it's a source of much anger and frustration to us all. I don't know which type of cancer you've had or the treatment undergone, but for insurance companies the fact you've had it raises concerns that it might recur or you might have some other issue related to it and/or the treatment you've had. The good news, if there is any, is that when you've been cancer free for 5 years the price should return close to normal.

In the meantime I don't know who you've tried already, but if not already I'd suggest you get quotes from albert&eddie online (yes, strange name - it is a comparison site owned by the same group that owns Insurancewith and Holidaysafe). I've had lung cancer (11 years ago) then prostate cancer 9 years ago which recurred early last year when I had chemo and am now on indefinite drug treatment as it's incurable. I was able to get annual worldwide cover for what I considered a reasonable cost and adequate cover for my needs via the above. I found most of the mainstream brands were either not interested or very expensive.

I hope you can obtain what you'r looking for at the right price.