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Lucca Tue 26-Jul-22 15:37:21

As some if you know I have terminal cancer. I want t go abroad for a holiday. I have my oncologist approval. Travel insurance though ….. a lot of companies will not insure me because I took part in a non invasive trial recently. No Follow up procedures, no medication. I did it mainly to help future patients as it can’t save me.

Callistemon21 Wed 27-Jul-22 16:48:13

Lucca

Ive got a quote !! Less than I thought too. Bet the holiday has been taken now….

Oh, good!

I'm sorry, Marydoll. So many people have to take out expensive insurance and never claim so surely that must cover the cost of the few who do claim - and give the companies large profits too.

And I'd like to say a big thank you for all those who volunteer for clinical trials.

Blossoming Wed 27-Jul-22 16:08:32

Have a lovely trip Lucca, you have nothing to feel guilty about.

I can’t get travel insurance nowadays so it’s wonderful to hear of others succeeding. I have done plenty of traveling in my time and there’s plenty of places on my list in the UK.

Marydoll Wed 27-Jul-22 16:03:25

Lucca, please don't feel bad at all. I'm delighted you are getting away.
I think there is a limit on how many conditions, you can have on a policy.
I resigned myself to it. However, I do miss my beloved Rome!
It's too much of a risk now.

I hope you have a fabulous time!

Lucca Wed 27-Jul-22 15:36:23

Is it worth you trying my
Broker ?

Lucca Wed 27-Jul-22 15:35:04

So sorry Marydoll. I feel bad now banging on about my trip

Maggiemaybe Wed 27-Jul-22 15:06:37

Marydoll thanks

Maggiemaybe Wed 27-Jul-22 15:05:22

I’m so very pleased that you’re going to get your holiday, Lucca. You are an absolute star for taking part in the trial and deserve that bit of good luck and much more besides. thankssunshine

Marydoll Wed 27-Jul-22 14:58:39

dragonfly46

I have been advised that Staysure and Allclear are the best for pre-existing conditions.
Pleased you managed to get insurance - there is hope for the rest of us!

Unfortunately, both companies cancelled my annual insurance polices, then would only allow single use policies. They eventually wouldn't insure me at all!

It's probably an indication that I should just holiday at home now!

crazyH Wed 27-Jul-22 14:56:05

Brilliant news all round Lucca - enjoy your holiday.!

Razzamatazz Wed 27-Jul-22 14:48:02

Thank you for the link Lucca, I've passed it on to my friend.

dragonfly46 Wed 27-Jul-22 12:50:02

I have been advised that Staysure and Allclear are the best for pre-existing conditions.
Pleased you managed to get insurance - there is hope for the rest of us!

Lucca Wed 27-Jul-22 12:43:28

ourtravelinsurance.co.uk/ This is the broker I used. Really helpful. Shout out to Brenda!
The insurers are actually Allclear .
By using a broker I only had to give them all the details rather than repeating them to x different companies,

Lucca Wed 27-Jul-22 12:35:14

growstuff

That's disgraceful Lucca and I hope you find somebody to insure you.

I'm going to follow this thread because I've agreed to take part in a cancer trial too - and I'm going to ask loads of questions beforehand.

flowers

Absolutely make sure you do !

Razzamatazz Wed 27-Jul-22 12:18:01

I'd like to know as well please.

Auntieflo Wed 27-Jul-22 12:03:36

Lucca, just read your great news. Exciting or what?
It's a good day for us and you. ??
I have also managed to insure us , with SAGA, for our short break. All my medical history taken into account.
Who did you insure with, if you don't mind my asking?

JenniferEccles Wed 27-Jul-22 12:02:20

September is a good time of year as it shouldn’t be too hot and tiring then.
I haven’t been ‘around’ much lately as we have just got back from a holiday in Cornwall where we managed escape the extreme temperatures of home in the south east.

So pleased also to hear that your hair is starting to grow back. Something else for you to celebrate!

JaneJudge Wed 27-Jul-22 12:01:58

brilliant news smile enjoy yourself x

Lucca Wed 27-Jul-22 11:34:22

Lucca

JenniferEccles

So pleased to hear that Lucca!
Brilliant news!
Split and Dubrovnik are both such beautiful interesting places to visit, and in fact Croatia generally has quite a few little gems to explore.

In addition, I think you have chosen the best possible way to visit as cruises are the most wonderful, stress free, relaxing ways to see the world.

When are you going?

Hi JE nit seen you on here for a while!

Going in September.

Not, Not nit.

Galaxy Wed 27-Jul-22 11:34:18

Oh brilliant news Lucca x

Lucca Wed 27-Jul-22 11:33:43

And in other news ….
Though I can’t see the back and top of own head I think my hair might be coming back, although very fine and soft

Lucca Wed 27-Jul-22 11:32:44

JenniferEccles

So pleased to hear that Lucca!
Brilliant news!
Split and Dubrovnik are both such beautiful interesting places to visit, and in fact Croatia generally has quite a few little gems to explore.

In addition, I think you have chosen the best possible way to visit as cruises are the most wonderful, stress free, relaxing ways to see the world.

When are you going?

Hi JE nit seen you on here for a while!

Going in September.

Juliet27 Wed 27-Jul-22 11:32:07

So sorry to hear the bad news Lucca but so glad you’ve managed to book your much needed holiday. ?

Smileless2012 Wed 27-Jul-22 11:31:42

Fabulous Luccasmile.

SueDonim Wed 27-Jul-22 11:29:35

Hurrah! ???

JenniferEccles Wed 27-Jul-22 11:25:59

So pleased to hear that Lucca!
Brilliant news!
Split and Dubrovnik are both such beautiful interesting places to visit, and in fact Croatia generally has quite a few little gems to explore.

In addition, I think you have chosen the best possible way to visit as cruises are the most wonderful, stress free, relaxing ways to see the world.

When are you going?