Travel Insurance for Skin Cancer
Had skin cancer? Declare it in our online medical screening and we can consider cover for your trip.
Include skin cancer in our quick online screening
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Get a QuoteWhat is skin cancer?
Skin cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the skin cells, often linked to exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and includes different types such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma, which can affect people in different ways depending on the severity of symptoms and treatment. In the UK, over 200,000 people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year.
It’s important that you discuss your skin cancer with a doctor before travelling. They will need to ensure that you are fit to fly with skin cancer and that any symptoms are well managed.
Going on holiday with skin 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.
Having the right travel insurance in place for skin cancer can help to cover:
- Emergency medical treatment if your condition worsens during your trip
- Hospital stays and related medical expenses abroad
- Medical repatriation to the UK if further treatment is needed
- Cancellation costs if you have to cancel your trip for medical reasons
Travel advice for people with a cancerous condition like skin cancer
- Talk through your travel plans with your skin cancer specialist before you go
- Pack skin cancer medication and treatment supplies in your hand luggage
- Plan your itinerary so you have time to rest
- Check the availability of medical services at your destination
During the quote process, we will ask about any pre-existing medical conditions, including cancer diagnoses. Where it applies, make sure you declare your skin cancer when you take out the policy. Note that due to the nature of skin cancer, this can affect your ability to obtain travel insurance or the level of cover available.
Travel insurance is often still possible for people with skin cancer. What we can offer depends on your diagnosis and how it is managed, and answering the medical declaration accurately helps us bring forward the right cover.
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