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Specialist Travel Insurance for breast cancer
Breast Cancer Travel Insurance is a policy that covers you if something goes wrong while you’re away. Many standard Travel Insurance policies will not cover breast cancer, leaving you to face high bills from your own pocket should the unexpected happen. At AllClear, we can provide specialist travel insurance with medical conditions for those with breast cancer.
Can you get Travel Insurance if you have breast cancer?
Yes. AllClear can consider cover for breast cancer at different stages of your journey, subject to medical screening and acceptance. This includes:
- Living with breast cancer, including active or ongoing treatment
- After treatment or in remission
- During planned surgery or while waiting for treatment
As the UK’s most trusted Travel Insurance provider², we specialise in covering medical conditions, including all stages of breast cancer.
Around 600,000 people in the UK are living with, or are in remission from, breast cancer. Thanks to improving survival rates, more people are living and travelling well after a diagnosis. Yet:
- 60% of those with cancer say getting Travel Insurance is their top concern before travelling
- Medical repatriation from outside the EU can cost between £65,000 and £74,000, according to ABTA
Without the right policy, those costs could fall to you.
With AllClear, you can travel with confidence. Our policies can include:
- Up to unlimited cover for emergency medical expenses and repatriation
- Up to £25,000 cancellation cover if complications mean you need to cancel
- Protection for your travel companions on the same policy if you need to cancel due to your condition
- Cover for lost, stolen or damaged baggage, including essential medication or medical aids
Simply declare your condition through our straightforward medical screening process to receive a personalised quote. In fact, 99%+ of customers who complete a quote are offered cover¹.
Always read the Policy Wording for full details of terms and conditions.
Getting Travel Insurance during treatment, remission or while waiting for surgery
Your stage of breast cancer doesn’t necessarily prevent you from getting specialist Travel Insurance with cancer cover. We may be able to provide cover whether you’re actively receiving treatment, in remission, or on a waiting list for upcoming procedures, subject to medical screening and acceptance.
- During active treatment: If you’re currently having chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or other ongoing treatments, you can still travel with confidence. Our policies can cover cancer-related medical emergencies while abroad, subject to policy terms, conditions and exclusions and local healthcare arrangements, helping you to access the care you need while you’re away.
- In remission: Being in remission from breast cancer doesn’t mean you’re automatically covered by standard policies. You’ll still need to declare your condition during our medical screening process to ensure you have appropriate protection for any related complications.
- Waiting for surgery: You may find it particularly stressful if you’re on a waiting list for treatment while having a holiday planned. Our Waiting List Cover is designed to address this exact scenario, providing financial protection if your treatment date suddenly conflicts with your travel plans, in line with policy terms and conditions.
Why choose specialist breast cancer Travel Insurance?
Specialist breast cancer Travel Insurance offers protection that many standard policies don’t. While standard insurers may exclude cancer-related claims, specialist cover considers your condition during medical screening so it can be included in your policy, subject to acceptance.
If you need medical help abroad, our 24/7 emergency helpline can coordinate care with local providers, in line with your policy terms and conditions.
Specialist breast cancer Travel Insurance vs standard Travel Insurance
When travelling with breast cancer, the difference between standard and specialist Travel Insurance can be significant.
- Medical emergency expenses: Standard policies may exclude pre-existing medical conditions or limit cancer-related claims. Specialist policies can consider breast cancer, related complications and ongoing treatment during medical screening, subject to acceptance and policy terms.
- Cancellation cover: If your treatment schedule changes or your health deteriorates before travel, specialist policies can provide cancellation protection in line with your policy wording. Standard insurers may decline claims linked to excluded conditions.
- Medication and equipment: Specialist policies can include protection for essential prescription medication and medical devices if lost or stolen, subject to terms and conditions.
- Expert assistance: Our 24/7 emergency assistance team can coordinate appropriate care abroad and liaise with medical professionals where needed, in line with local healthcare arrangements and policy terms.
What cover does AllClear’s Breast Cancer Travel Insurance provide?
Buying travel insurance for medical conditions from AllClear means you can relax on holiday knowing you’re protected if something goes wrong.
What’s covered?
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- Medical cover: AllClear policies include emergency medical cover, including costs for existing conditions. This includes prescription medication, medical emergencies and medical equipment
- Cancellation and cutting your trip short: Cover for your flight and accommodation costs if you unexpectedly have to cancel. We’ll also cover you if you need to return home early following an emergency
- Your baggage: Protection against the cost of stolen, damaged or lost luggage and personal possessions. You can also choose to add extra cover for gadgets to your policy
- Travel delays and missed departures: We’ll compensate you for the time if your flight is delayed. If you miss your flight due to reasons outside of your control. You’ll also be covered for accommodation and transport costs
- Personal liability: Cover for your legal expenses and any liability due if you accidentally injure someone. You also have cover if you damage their property while you’re away on holiday
- All ages: We believe Travel Insurance should be available to as many people as possible. That’s why our Travel Insurance has no upper age limit
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What’s not covered?
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- Deciding not to travel: We do not provide any cover if you can travel but choose not to
- Other regions: We won’t cover you if you travel outside your chosen region. Although you can contact us to upgrade your policy at any time
- Claims below the value of excess: You’re not covered for claims that fall below the value of the excess stated in your policy
- Medical conditions you fail to declare: You need to provide us with an accurate medical history when you buy Travel Insurance, so we can give you the right cover. Even if you’re in remission, you need to declare your breast cancer in certain circumstances
- Activities: Always check that any activities you plan are included by reading the Policy Wording. We offer a range of optional extra cover if needed. We do not cover winter sports for anyone over 65
- Going away for medical treatment: You will not be covered if you’re going away for medical treatment or travelling against medical advice
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For full details of what is and is not covered, please check your Policy Wording.
You can pick from three levels of policy, tailoring your cover to your budget and needs. Our Gold, Gold Plus, and Platinum policy levels include:
SWIPE TO COMPARE POLICIES
Gold |
Gold Plus |
Platinum |
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| Emergency medical expenses and Repatriation costs | Up to £10m | Up to £15m | Unlimited |
| Cancellation* and cutting your trip short | Up to £2k | Up to £15k | Up to £25k |
| Travel Delay | Up to £300 | Up to £1,500 | Up to £1,500 |
| Personal Belongings | Up to £2k | Up to £2.5k | Up to £5k |
| Personal liability | Up to £2m | Up to £2m | Up to £2m |
| Legal protection cover | Up to £50k | Up to £50k | Up to £100k |
* If you buy a policy which includes cancellation cover. / All these figures are per person and per trip.
Why choose AllClear Travel Insurance?
When you’re travelling with breast cancer, you need a specialist who understands your circumstances. We’ve been providing Medical Travel Insurance since 2000 and have helped cover more than 3.5 million travellers.
Here’s why so many people choose us:
- Specialists in medical conditions. We can consider all stages of breast cancer and over 1,300 medical conditions, subject to medical screening and acceptance
- All medical conditions. All ages. All destinations.
- Up to unlimited medical expenses and repatriation are included in our policies
- Up to £25,000 cancellation cover available, so you’re protected if plans change due to your condition
- 99%+ of customers who complete a quote are offered cover¹
- 98% of customers rate us as ‘Excellent’ or ‘Great’³
Our straightforward medical screening process ensures your policy is tailored to your needs. And if you need help abroad, our 24/7 emergency assistance team is there to support you.
Travel with confidence and peace of mind with a specialist who puts your health first.
How to get Travel Insurance with breast cancer
Getting Travel Insurance for breast cancer is straightforward when you know what information you’ll need. Our medical screening process is designed to understand your diagnosis properly, so we can offer cover that reflects your individual circumstances.
Information you’ll need to provide
We’ll ask clear, condition-specific questions about:
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Your diagnosis – When were you first diagnosed? Is it primary or secondary breast cancer?
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Stage and spread – Has the cancer spread beyond the breast?
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Treatment history – Have you had surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy or hormone therapy?
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Current or planned treatment – Are you undergoing treatment now, or do you have any scheduled procedures?
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Medication – What medication are you currently taking, including hormone therapies or targeted treatments?
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Recent tests or hospital visits – Have you had any unplanned admissions or significant test results in the past 12 months?
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Other medical conditions – Including related conditions such as lymphoedema, blood clots or high blood pressure
Having this information to hand can help make the process quicker and smoother.
What happens next?
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Confidential assessment – Your answers are reviewed by trained specialists who understand cancer care
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Tailored consideration – We assess your circumstances individually rather than applying blanket exclusions
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Additional review if needed – In some cases, we may need to clarify details by phone to ensure we offer the most appropriate cover available
Important: You must declare all medical conditions. Travelling against medical advice will invalidate your cover. Always speak to your medical team before booking or travelling to confirm it’s appropriate for your current health.
As the UK’s most trusted Travel Insurance provider², we’ll make sure you have the right cover for you and your trip, so you can travel with confidence.
How long after recovery do you need to declare breast cancer for Travel Insurance?
If you’re looking for Travel Insurance following breast cancer, our team can help. Our simple medical screening questions are quick and easy to complete.
You must disclose to us if you or anyone else insured on the policy has:
- In the last two years, taken any prescribed medication or received medical treatment or advice at a hospital, clinic, GP surgery or via remote consultation;
- Received or been offered palliative care;
- Been placed on a waiting list that could cause you to cancel or curtail your trip;
- Been advised of a terminal illness.
This applies to your cancer, as well as any other medical conditions. It includes medical treatment to stop your cancer from coming back and check-ups while in remission.
It’s important to declare all your medical conditions that fit within the medical warranty above. Otherwise, you may not be covered if you have a medical emergency relating to those medical conditions while away. If you have questions, our friendly team can help you.
For full terms and conditions, please read our Policy Wording.
Primary vs secondary breast cancer
Both primary and secondary breast cancer can be considered under specialist Travel Insurance policies, provided they are fully declared during medical screening.
Primary breast cancer is cancer that begins in the breast tissue. This includes early-stage and more advanced diagnoses. If you’re currently receiving treatment, have completed treatment, or are in remission, your condition can be assessed and included in your policy, subject to medical screening and acceptance.
Secondary breast cancer – also known as metastatic breast cancer – occurs when cancer has spread to other parts of the body. While this is a more complex diagnosis, cover may still be available depending on your current health and treatment plan.
You must declare your full medical history during screening. Our specialist underwriters assess each case individually to determine what cover can be offered. While cover is never guaranteed, our experience in insuring cancer-related conditions means we can often provide protection where standard insurers may not.
AllClear’s Travel Insurance for breast cancer with other pre-existing medical conditions
As a specialist travel insurance for medical conditions provider, we offer tailored policies to people with multiple medical conditions. 62% of customers we speak to have more than one pre-existing medical condition⁵. Conditions we can provide cover for include:
Remember, you must declare any pre-existing medical conditions during our medical screening process. Otherwise, you may not be covered if you face a medical emergency while you’re away.
Get your breast cancer holiday insurance quote online or phone our team today. We’ve covered more than 3.5 million travellers.
Always read the Policy Wording for full details.
Find the best Breast Cancer Travel Insurance for your trip
If you’re looking for Breast Cancer Travel Insurance, make sure you find the right policy for you and your trip. Consider whether you need:
- Group cover: Going away with family and friends? If something unexpected happens and you have to cancel your holiday due to your condition, your whole group could be covered on the same policy. (Applies to policies that include cancellation and curtailment cover only)
- Single trip Travel Insurance: The best choice if you’re only going away once this year
- Annual Travel Insurance: You could save time and money with an annual policy if you’re planning more than one trip in the next 12 months
- Gadget cover: Extra cover to protect any electronics you are taking away with you
- Activities cover: If you’re an extreme sports fan, you may need extra activities cover. If you’re going on a golfing holiday or a cruise, we can help with protection for the unique issues you might face on these trips
Take a look at your Breast Cancer Travel Insurance Policy Wording to make sure you understand what is and isn’t included in your policy.
"Never give up" – Gayle’s Travel Insurance journey
Gayle has been an AllClear customer for almost a decade. After experiencing a deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, and later being diagnosed with breast cancer, she struggled to find Travel Insurance that fairly reflected her medical history. Many insurers declined cover or quoted high premiums.
With AllClear, Gayle found a specialist provider who understood her conditions and assessed her circumstances individually. That tailored approach has allowed her to continue travelling – from celebrating milestone birthdays to discovering a love of cruising – with peace of mind.
Her advice is simple: declare your medical conditions honestly and choose a provider that offers the right cover, not just the lowest price.
How our Travel Insurance for breast cancer works: A simple 3 step quote process
Get Breast Cancer Holiday Insurance quickly and easily:
- Get a quote online or by phone
Tell us about your trip and who you’re going with online, or call our award-winning⁶ team for free.
2. Complete our simple medical screening process
Answer some simple questions about your breast cancer, treatment and medical history so we can provide you with the right level of cover.
3. Get your quote
Buy your policy right away or save your quote for later.
“If you’re living with breast cancer, you might find it hard to get the right Breast Cancer Travel Insurance for you. You may have been turned down for cover because of the stage of your breast cancer. Or maybe you’re concerned that your recent treatment will mean you can’t find a policy. With our simple medical screening process, you will quickly get a quote tailored to you, so you can travel with peace of mind knowing that you’re covered.”
Letitia Smith – Head of Communications
What our Customers Say
We’re proud to say that 97% of AllClear customers would recommend us to family and friends⁴. Find out what our customers have to say on Trustpilot.
Recommend AllClear
“My wife, unfortunately, has secondary breast cancer, and we wondered whether she would be insurable for travel. We spoke to James, who was helpful, respectful and professional and with his help, we opted for a multi-trip gold plus policy. We would recommend AllClear.”
Tips for travelling with breast cancer
Travelling with breast cancer may require extra preparation, but with the right planning, you can enjoy your trip with confidence.
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Speak to your GP or oncologist before travelling – Make sure travel is appropriate for your current health and ask if you need written confirmation.
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Carry a doctor’s letter – Include details of your condition, medication and any medical equipment. This can help customs officials or healthcare professionals abroad support you quickly.
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Pack medication in your hand luggage – Bring enough for your trip, plus extra in case of delays. Keep medication in its original packaging with copies of prescriptions.
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Arrange a GHIC if travelling in Europe – It can provide access to state healthcare, but it does not replace Travel Insurance and won’t cover cancellation or repatriation.
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Allow time to recover after treatment or surgery – Your medical team can advise on when it’s safe to travel based on your individual situation.
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Keep emergency contacts accessible – Include your UK medical team, our 24/7 emergency helpline and local emergency numbers for your destination.
With careful preparation and the right specialist Travel Insurance in place, you can travel with reassurance and peace of mind.
Breast Cancer Travel Insurance FAQs
Does breast cancer affect the cost of Travel Insurance?
Breast Cancer Travel Insurance normally costs more than standard Travel Insurance. This is because you are more likely to need to claim on your policy. Either because you needed medical assistance while you were away, or because you needed to cancel or cut your trip short.
The price of your policy will depend on various factors, including the stage of your cancer and how long ago you were diagnosed. By answering the questions in our simple medical screening process, you will be able to get a quote quickly and easily.
Will you be covered by GHIC if you have/have had breast cancer?
The UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) gives you access to necessary state healthcare in the EEA (European Economic Area) while you’re away. If you are travelling in a country where the GHIC applies, you should be able to access emergency state medical care at the same price as a local resident. Either for free or at a reduced price.
It will not cover medical repatriation if you need to be flown home, and it doesn’t cover all countries. Nor does it provide protection for your belongings if they become lost or stolen, or help with cancellation or cutting your trip short.
It should not be seen as an alternative to comprehensive Breast Cancer Travel Insurance.
Can you still go abroad if you have breast cancer?
It’s important to get a professional medical opinion on going away if you have breast cancer. Your doctor should be able to advise on the best time to go away if you’re undergoing treatment. They can also tell you how you’re likely to feel while away and advise on countries that may not be suitable for your needs. You should discuss how time differences will affect when you take your medication.
Contact your airline in advance to discuss your needs, so they can advise you and provide you with extra support. Always keep your Breast Cancer Travel Insurance documents with you wherever you go, and take enough medication with you.
Can you get a quote if your cancer has spread to other parts of the body?
We know every cancer is different, so we ask some simple medical screening questions to help provide you with a personalised quote. This will include whether your cancer has spread to other parts of your body. We’ll also ask you when you were diagnosed, what treatment you are receiving and other questions about your medical history.
Get your Breast Cancer Holiday Insurance quote online or phone our team.
Can you still get cover if you're awaiting surgery?
As a specialist Medical Travel Insurance provider, 99%+ of our customers are offered cover¹. We will need you to complete our simple medical screening process, to let you know if we can provide you with Breast Cancer Holiday Insurance.
You can do this online or phone our friendly team.
What if you've been given a terminal prognosis?
As the UK’s most trusted Travel Insurance provider², we provide you with a personalised quote tailored to you and your medical condition. To do this, we ask you a series of simple questions during our medical screening process. These will include what type of cancer you have, any treatment you are on, and your prognosis. Phone our team for your personalised Breast Cancer Travel Insurance quote, or complete the screening process online.
What is primary breast cancer?
Primary breast cancer is cancer that starts in the breast tissue. It has not spread to other parts of the body beyond the breast or nearby lymph nodes.
There are different types and stages of primary breast cancer, ranging from early-stage invasive cancer to more advanced diagnoses. Treatment may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormone therapy or targeted therapy.
If you have primary breast cancer – whether you’re undergoing treatment, have completed treatment, or are in remission – you must declare it during medical screening when applying for Travel Insurance. Cover may be available subject to assessment and acceptance.
What is secondary breast cancer?
Secondary breast cancer – also known as metastatic breast cancer – occurs when cancer cells spread from the breast to other parts of the body, such as the bones, liver, lungs or brain.
Although it is a more complex diagnosis than primary breast cancer, specialist Travel Insurance may still be available depending on your current health, treatment plan and overall stability.
You’ll need to declare secondary breast cancer and any related treatment during medical screening. Your application will be assessed individually so the cover offered reflects your specific circumstances.
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