Can I get travel insurance if I have had cancer?

Can I get travel insurance if I have had cancer?

Travel insurance for people who have had cancer Many high street travel insurance companies will give you medical cover if you have a doctor’s certificate saying you no longer have cancer and are fit enough to travel. Some companies won’t offer you insurance until you’ve been cancer free for some months or even years.

Can you get holiday insurance if you have terminal cancer?

Can I get travel insurance? When you take out travel insurance, any health conditions you have, including a terminal illness, are known as pre-existing medical conditions. Depending on the insurance company, you may be able to take out travel insurance if you have a pre-existing medical condition.

Can I get travel insurance after cancer treatment?

For those living in remission, AllClear can offer after-cancer travel insurance so that you can have a hassle-free holiday. Our individually tailored policies provide cover for cancellations and medical expenses, even those relating to COVID-19.

Do I need to declare previous cancer for travel insurance?

Do I need to declare cancer for travel insurance? It’s important you declare cancer and any other pre-existing medical condition you may have, when taking out a policy with us.

Can you get travel insurance after breast cancer?

It’s possible to arrange travel insurance and many people with secondary breast cancer continue to enjoy travelling. However, you will probably have to pay a higher premium because of the greater risk of a claim.

How soon after chemo can I travel?

With some protocols, the chemotherapy nadir (when blood counts are at their lowest) occurs around 10 days to 14 days after an infusion,1 and your oncologist may recommend travel either earlier or later for this reason.

Can a terminally ill person get travel insurance?

Finding Travel Insurance When You Have a terminal illness. Specialist medical insurer AllClear Travel Insurance will consider cover for all terminal illnesses with no age limits, assuming you have been declared fit to travel by a doctor.

Can a terminally ill person fly?

Yes, and here’s why. If you have a disability, you should understand your rights about airlines refusing you transportation or requiring a personal care attendant before letting you board. There are legitimate cases when airlines can do so, as much as they may pull at our heartstrings.

Can you fly while on tamoxifen?

LONG HAUL FLIGHTS We certainly do not recommend stopping the Tamoxifen, advice would be take plenty of fluids, avoid alcohol, keep up leg exercises and wear appropriate airline socks, but we are sometimes asked whether Aspirin 75mgs should be taken. There is no evidence for or against this.

Is breast cancer a pre-existing condition?

A history of cancer is one example of a pre-existing condition. In general, you cannot be denied health insurance coverage or benefits if you have a pre-existing condition.

Does altitude affect chemotherapy?

The increased side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy in cancer patients at high altitude are closely related to hypoxia.

Can chemo patients Fly?

Air travel during chemotherapy may not always be safe. But, depending on the severity of your condition, your doctor may give you clearance to fly. Talk to your doctor first before booking any flights.

What travel insurance do I need if I have cancer?

AllClear can offer travel insurance for people living with all stages of cancer, ensuring that you get the cover you need to enjoy your travels. Give us a call today to find a tailor-made medical travel insurance policy for you. Travel with comprehensive cover, including medical emergency and cancellation cover for Covid-19.

What does our over 80s travel insurance cover?

Our over 80 travel insurance covers many disabilities and the majority of medical conditions – including high cholesterol, cancer and a host of cardiac conditions, such as angina. These are just a few of the existing conditions covered by our over 80s travel insurance:

What is clearcancer travel insurance from AllClear?

Cancer travel insurance from AllClear will cover you: For cancer at any stage To use an English speaking 24 hour emergency medical assistance line from abroad To claim for any unplanned medical treatment and repatriation

Are travel insurance limits per person or per policy?

Remember, the benefits and limits listed by Goodtogoinsurance.com for our over 80 travel insurance are per person. For example all of our travel insurance policies include cover for emergency medical expenses up to £10 million; this is per person, not per policy. * Flexible cover.