Travel Insurance for Lung Cancer
Travelling with lung cancer? Declare it in our online medical screening and we can consider your cover.
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Get a QuoteWhat is lung cancer?
Lung cancer is a type of cancer that affects the lungs and can impact breathing and overall respiratory function, and it can affect people in different ways depending on the stage of the condition and how well it is managed. In the UK, around 90,000 people are living with lung cancer.
It’s important that you discuss your lung cancer with a doctor before travelling. They will need to be satisfied that you are fit to fly with lung cancer and that it is being properly managed.
A trip abroad with lung cancer can take a little extra planning, but if your condition is stable and you’ve spoken with your doctor, there’s often no reason you can’t still enjoy a holiday abroad.
How travel insurance can help if you have lung cancer:
- Emergency medical treatment and hospital care abroad
- Medical transport or repatriation back to the UK if required
- Cancellation cover if you are unable to travel due to your condition
- 24-hour medical assistance while you are abroad
Travel advice for people with a cancerous condition like lung cancer
- Only travel with lung cancer once your doctor confirms it is safe to do so
- Make sure you have enough medication to last your whole trip
- Avoid overexertion and allow plenty of time for rest
- Carry medical information that outlines your lung cancer
If you have been diagnosed with lung cancer, you might need to declare it when applying for travel insurance. Take care to read the medical declaration fully, so the details you give about your lung cancer are complete. Note that due to the nature of lung cancer, this can affect your ability to obtain travel insurance or the level of cover available.
Travel insurance is still available if you have lung cancer. The cover offered depends on how the condition affects you and how well it is controlled, and clear, accurate answers in your medical declaration help make sure the right cover is arranged.
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