Hi all I’ll finish chemo mid may hopefully going abroad in July can anyone advise on travel insurance
Hi Rehead1
A holiday abroad sounds like a great idea but it can be more difficult to find travel insurance when you have a cancer diagnosis so can I recommend that you join us over in the travel insurance group where you'll find recommendations from others who have been successful. Once you've joined look for the thread called 'recommended travel insurance' as this is where the majority of recommendations are.
It has been recommended in the past to phone the insurance companies rather than try and do online quotes as often at the end of the online quote it will tell you to phone the company and you'll then have to go through all the information again. Also sometimes the broker can refer to the underwriters to see if they would provide cover when an online quote might just give you a straight refusal.
I do hope that you can get travel insurance so that you can go away
x
Hi Readhead1
I got annual travel insurance for Europe with Stay Sure after my main treatment was complete (see profile). They have an extensive health questionnaire regarding diagnosis and treatments. I also have two comorbidities for which I take treatment. Everything covered, however conditional on having a valid GHIC. Before I came across this company I had tried various search engines which gave no takers.
Relieved that I can still travel and not too expensive either at circa £150 for the year.
Good luck!
I got annual world wide ( Inc USA) for myself and partner ( who has a number of existing health conditions) for £200 with PayingTooMuch
I completed treatment in Feb this year ( surgery and 5 sessions of RT) and am on Anastrozole for 5 years. I also have spinal osteoporosis
Hope that helps x
Hi Redhead1
I just went on confused.com £30 for our 10 days in Corfu in June. I put all details it asked, it's very clear and easy to do, not overcomplicated. It asks what type, has it spread to lymph nodes ( which mine had) and if u now on preventative treatment etc that was all.
Xxx
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2025 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007