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Holiday insurance cancer and heart problems

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BeeBB · 27/04/2023 17:38

Unfortunately DH late 50’s has been diagnosed with stage 4 Prostrate cancer which has spread to another area. He seems to be responding well to the treatment and is still working but he also has a heart condition. But the Cardiology Department have given him some medication for AF but he doesn’t have a follow up appointment.

He is still working and does get more tired than he did but otherwise he is doing surprisingly ok. But I don’t want to leave it until he is too poorly for us to enjoy a holiday together.

But what is best to do in terms of holiday insurance would he need a letter from our GP or hospital first and any insurance providers that anyone recommends to try please as we don’t know where to start and I feel like time is ticking away. Would it be better to get holiday insurance per trip or yearly I am guessing the former. Also we aren’t loaded.

He has had radiotherapy and is on a lot of drugs but unsure how he would react to the sun abroad even if we avoid peak periods. Unfortunately he doesn’t have a specialist nurse and he is isn’t due to see his Consultant for another two months.

Thanks

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HydrangeaFairy · 28/04/2023 15:42

Btw, don't take much notice of trust pilot ratings. These companies all chase you for a review after you buy. So the reviews are simply based on the process of buying, not the way they deal with a claim.
Personally I don't care about that, I just want gold standard service if I need to claim

Gabby10 · 28/04/2023 15:47

I use to work for travel insurance through banks- do you have any accounts that come with travel insurance? If so try a quote with them as you won't need dates or where you're going as they will be annual. If not have a look on the money and pension service website, you can put in age and conditions and it will look at all different insurers for you. I'm sure macmillan also have a list of insurers that you can try. Xx

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