Holiday cover for mouth cancer
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 Curtailment | 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.
Do you need travel insurance if you have mouth cancer?
Our Travel Insurance: A simple 3 step quote process
Simply complete our quick 3-step screening process to get your quote
Here’s how it works.
1. Get a quote online or by phone
Once you’re ready to start the quote process, the first step is to provide your personal details and information about your holiday plans. This can be completed over the phone with one of our team members or online.
2. Complete our simple medical screening process
Here, you need to declare any medical conditions you have and any medications you and your travel companions are taking.
This way, we can provide the cover that best suits your needs.
3. Get your quote
You can either proceed to buy or save your quote at this stage.
Our medical screening process
- Has the cancer spread and where has it spread to?
- When were you diagnosed with cancer?
- Have you had any surgery to remove a tumour?
- Are you receiving any treatment currently or is treatment planned?
- Are you taking any medication?
Frequently asked questions about oral cancer and holiday insurance
Will you provide cover if my mouth cancer has spread?
If my medical condition changes, will you still provide cover?
I’ve been in remission following tongue cancer for several years, do I need to declare this?
Will you still cover me if I’ve had surgery?
Tips for travelling with mouth cancer
Get the all clear from your doctor before travelling
- Travelling against the advice of your doctor will void your policy and it’s important to prioritise your health above all else
Carry plenty of medication with you
- Take enough medication in your hand luggage to cover the duration of your trip in your hand luggage. You may need to apply for medication licenses from your medical professional, especially if you’re taking strong painkillers. You should do this well in advance
Research nearby facilities
- Do a bit of research on the medical facilities at or near your destinations(s) to make sure they can treat you for any potential medical emergencies
Keep documents safe and back them up
- Carry your travel insurance documents, EHIC and passport with you at all times and keep back-up copies and pictures at home and on your phone or table
Take care in the sun
- Chemotherapy drugs can make your skin more sensitive to the sun. It’s important to apply plenty of sun cream, wear a hat and loose clothes and stick to the shade in the hottest parts of the day to protect your skin
Think about vaccinations
- Your immune system can be weakened by some types of cancer treatment and surgery and this may mean that you cannot have certain vaccinations necessary for travel to some destinations. Speak to a health professional about your plans, and they can provide you with the best advice
- There are many things that could effect your health that need to considered, for example, if you have a low white blood cell count you are at greater risk of contracting viruses