I would get yourself a GHIC (Global Health Insurance Card) free from the NHS to begin with, it covers you for emergency treatment in all EU countries plus a few more. You just pay the same cost as a native does for treatment in a foreign country which is often free. Medical insurance with cancer can be a minefield but at least the GHIC card is a good start.

www.nhs.uk/.../

Thank you so much for that information MauriceS I'll get right on it now. 

Hi Angelic

Maurice has given us really good advice re GHIC card. I applied 8 weeks ago and card has still not arrived. However it is possible to be reimbursed on return to UK even if you do not have the physical card, so applying early as possible seems a good idea. Ive been refused insurance with insurancewith.com and Allclear but quoted £380 for a week in Spain with Staysure. Ive got next immunotherapy this week then I'm off for a break regardless. I hope you have a wonderful holiday.

Ed

My application for GHIC card has been accepted , I may not get it back in time for my trip but at least I know it's in process. I just have to sort my medical insurance now. First port of call is getting to speak to my gp to find out if I'm classed as terminal or not. Wish me luck,I've spent over 2 hours in a phone queue with my surgery before now . You just have to be determined to get stuff done these days  haha

My application for GHIC card has been accepted , I may not get it back in time for my trip but at least I know it's in process. I just have to sort my medical insurance now. First port of call is getting to speak to my gp to find out if I'm classed as terminal or not. Wish me luck,I've spent over 2 hours in a phone queue with my surgery before now . You just have to be determined to get stuff done these days  haha

 thats good best of luck x

Thank you  

Hi was diagnosed in August with lung cancer can't be cured, booked to go to tenerife 17 off this month quoted me 2000 for travel insurance cheapest us 1200 think that is dicusting anyone know anyone cheaper please?

Hi Lizzy

It seems the High Street insurers are not interested and just give a silly quote to get you off their back.

I looked on Martin Lewis Money Saving Expert site and a medical insurance comparison website was mentioned.

https://www.medicaltravelcompared.co.uk/

My treatment is palliative care but good chances of remission. I don't know if that means terminal (eventually).

Non of the companies will insure you if you have less than 6 months life expectancy.

A range of quotes from low £300s to £1500 were given for 2 people (my wife also has a health problem) for 9 days Spain / EU. We chose the £380 one which met our needs.

Oddly enough the companies included Post Office Insurance, Virgin Money and Admiral, plus the usual travel health insurance companies like Travel Insurance Medical, Goodtogo.com, Esure and Ok to travel.

Also check https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/everyday-money/insurance/travel-insurance-directory

Hope there are a few pointers to get a better quote and get your holiday.

Ed

I'll be very interested to hear if you can get a clear answer on this one. I remember one insurance questionnaire I looked at asked if I had been diagnosed with a serious illness in the last 5 years, technically I haven't but anyway I never went ahead. I feel that with the GHIC card you are pretty much covered in Europe except in the event of an evacuation. I am currently looking at credit cards which offer  limited medical expense coverage but cover an evacuation if you pay for the trip using the card. Also you don't need to answer questions about your current health status. To be honest, nowadays, I think there is more probability of me needing evacuation for something that is unrelated to cancer, as in a car accident or some other serious illness. 

Hi Maurice

I think you are make a good point that the GHIC card covers most eventualities. We chose also to take insurance as belt and braces, ie a missed flight hotel car hire due to either of us being sick prior to departure more likely for my wife than me. Theft lost baggage Accident in Hired Car etc. Your idea on freebies like travel insurance with certain credit cards  is certainly one worth pursuing. 

Ed