A wee bit different HOLIDAY INSURANCE.

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Good morning folks,

 I have a mission to take my wife on Holiday before my second big operation in January of 24.

I initially looked at New York for a few days ( childhood dream). However I have received quotes of £3,000 or more from specialist holiday companies which is way more than the holiday itself, and very unaffordable.

Are there any holiday insurance companies that you may know of that cater for folks in our position?

It doesn’t have to be New York I could look to go for another destination.

thank you,

Robby

  • Hi Robby,

    I got my travel insurance this week, you need a specialised insurance. I phoned around and no one would cover my husband. He has a stoma bag now after having bowel cancer, he is clear of cancer now, he is waiting for the reversal January.

    the company I used was All clear they are very helpful. Our insurance was £511 for a year, iits cheaper for the year.

    give them a try. Good luck 

    Sandra 

  • Also try insurancewith, my husband has 3 cancers, i have 1, for a year it was £762 for us both to Europe. Bowel cancer not mentioned as don’t know if he has it yet, just trying to see if it was possible to go away if he’s clear. Good luck x

    Sue Xx
  • Hi Robby. I googled ‘travel insurance for cancer patients’ and it took me to a comparison website where I was able to get quotes. There is also a specific board on here for travel insurance so I’ve attached the link below 

     Travel insurance forum for cancer patients 

    I’ve just returned from New York on Wednesday and I’m currently struggling with covid! We did miles of walking but preferred that to sitting in traffic on a tour bus. We went for 5 days so it was pretty full on getting to see everything we wanted to but we managed it and it was amazing.

    Hope you are able to get something booked and wherever you go - wear comfy shoes, a mask on the plane and enjoy

    Take care

    Karen x

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  • Thank you for your advice I'l  look that,

    Definitely comfy shoes.