Travel Insurance for Endometrial, Uterine, or Womb Cancer

What is womb cancer?

Womb cancer, also called uterine or endometrial cancer, is a cancer that most often starts in the lining of the womb (the endometrium). It mainly affects people who have been through the menopause, and the most common early sign is unexpected vaginal bleeding, especially bleeding after the menopause. Because that symptom is usually noticed quickly, many womb cancers are found at an early stage.

The usual treatment is a total hysterectomy, often with removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes. Some people also have radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or hormone treatment, depending on the stage and type. The NHS womb cancer page explains the treatment options and recovery.

Why do I need to declare womb cancer for travel insurance?

Womb cancer counts as a pre-existing medical condition, and that remains true after a successful hysterectomy. We need to know because treatment can leave you with a higher risk of blood clots, swelling in the legs (lymphoedema), or infections, any of which could mean seeing a doctor abroad. A setback or a new appointment before you leave might also lead to cancelling. Without it on your policy, a related claim could be refused or reduced.

You won’t need to declare every medical condition you’ve ever had or been diagnosed with, only those that fall into the initial set of medical questions.

Can I get travel insurance with womb cancer?

For many people, yes. With womb cancer, the stage, how long ago surgery or other treatment finished, whether further treatment is planned, any recent hospital admissions and complications such as leg swelling are the details most likely to affect whether cover can be offered. Your medical screening result gives the answer.

What we’ll ask about your womb cancer

It only takes a few minutes to get through the online medical screening. The questions about your womb cancer focus on the treatment you’ve had and whether you’re still under the care of your specialist. Once that’s done, carry on declaring any other relevant pre-existing medical conditions.

Once everything is declared, you’ll reach the quote page. If cover is available for your womb cancer and your other conditions, you’ll see a choice of quotes, each with the cost of your medical cover included in the premium. Should we be unable to cover you, you’ll know before proceeding.

If your health changes before travelling

Cancer treatment plans can change at short notice. If, before your trip, your medication changes, you have an unplanned hospital stay, you’re referred for more tests, or you’re diagnosed with something new, you must let us know. We may need to review your cover or refer your medical situation to the underwriters, and occasionally we may not be able to proceed with cover. Any change in your medical you don’t tell us about could mean a future claim is affected or denied.

What can womb cancer travel insurance cover?

With womb cancer accepted on the policy, a related emergency abroad can be covered in the usual way. If you developed a blood clot after surgery while visiting family in Ireland and needed hospital care, emergency treatment there can be covered, along with repatriation to the UK with medical support if needed. Subject to the policy terms, exclusions, limits and excess.

And if your doctor advises against travelling because of your condition, cancellation cover may help recover non-refundable costs.

It won’t pay for treatment you planned to have overseas, and it won’t cover claims linked to undeclared conditions.

Will womb cancer affect the cost of travel insurance?

Your premium could be affected by womb cancer, and the screening result decides to what extent. When you complete our online medical screening, you might be asked how the cancer was treated and how well it’s controlled today. It’s difficult to predict before you start, so the screening is the most reliable guide. Age, destination and trip length also feed in, as they would for anyone.

Single trip or annual cover with womb cancer

Single trip cover is designed for one holiday. If you go away several times a year, annual multi-trip cover could suit you better, provided your screening result allows it.

Travelling with womb cancer: practical tips

These are general tips and are not part of your insurance cover.

Give yourself time after a hysterectomy. Even keyhole surgery takes weeks to recover from, and you’ll usually be told to avoid heavy lifting for a while. Your surgical team can tell you when it’s reasonable to travel. Choose wheeled cases, pack light and book airport assistance if long walks would tire you.

The risk of DVT is higher after pelvic surgery and during cancer treatment. On journeys of several hours, walk about, flex your ankles in your seat and keep drinking water. If you were given injections to prevent clots after surgery, ask your team whether you need anything for the flight.

If lymph nodes in the pelvis were removed, some people develop lymphoedema in the legs. Compression garments, insect repellent and prompt care for cuts on the legs all help.

Surgery that removes the ovaries brings on the menopause straight away if you hadn’t reached it already. Hot flushes and poor sleep can feel worse in a hot climate, so look for a room with air conditioning and pack light layers you can take off easily.

Pelvic radiotherapy can make the bowel and bladder more sensitive for a while. Plan stops on long drives, and be cautious with unfamiliar or rich food early in the holiday.

Carry medication in your hand luggage with a copy of the prescription. See our travelling abroad with medication guide.

How to get a quote

Enter your trip, answer the screening for womb cancer and anything else you need to declare, and choose your cover. You’ll see the price before buying.

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* Please note that cover will vary depending on individual medical screenings.