I thought I’d just pop on to say that I’ve just sorted out travel insurance for the next 12 months, as I’m planning to go to Kefalonia next month. I’m 2 years 3 months post treatment ending.
My travel insurance has for some years been covered as part of my Nationwide Building Society Flexaccount+. This is basically an enhanced current account which includes travel insurance, breakdown cover and various other bits and pieces for £13.00 per month. I’ve used it a few times in the past few years, not least when thieves robbed everything of value out of my car while waiting for a ferry in Barcelona!
Not having been abroad since before lockdown I thought I’d better ring them to tell them about my tonsil cancer and treatment in case it would invalidate any claim if I hadn’t told them. I assumed that my cancer, alongside blood pressure tablets and statins, would incur an extra premium but was delighted to be told that as long as I’ve received no treatment in the past 12 months there would be no charge. (This is limited to 31 days’ worldwide travel so not suitable for committed globetrotters - nor Hazel I suspect!)
Just thought I’d pass this on as I know it’s an issue oft discussed in here.
A pleasant surprise on an otherwise dreary day. M
Hi
That's great to hear as I'm with Nationwide but may be differerent for me with a Laryngectomy due to possible voice valve problems that may occur
Thanks for the info
Tony
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Worth checking though. It’d be interesting to know 
Just thought I’d pass this on as I know it’s an issue oft discussed in here.
thanks Mark. That’s good news
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
