Lung cancer is the second most common cause of cancer in both men and women in the UK – with more than 48,000 people diagnosed each year1. But the good news is, treatment for lung cancer is constantly improving as are survival rates. We understand that for many people with a Lung cancer diagnosis, going on holiday can help you relax and relieve many daily pressures you may face.
At Insurancewith we have a bespoke medical screening system which asks detailed questions about your condition, its severity and stage. Meaning, if cover is considered and a quote given, it will be tailored specifically to your needs. In addition, the premium you will pay is based on the risk you pose not the perceived risk of cancer.
When purchasing a policy from Insurancewith, you will benefit from:
Cover levels may vary depending on the policy you choose. For full details of the protection available, please get a quote or refer to our policy documents.
It can be confusing trying to understand travel insurance policies and ensure they are suitable for your circumstances. Insurancewith helps with this, by being able to offer a range of policies specifically designed by people who have experienced a cancer diagnosis themselves. Our trained medical screening team are also here to help you, so you can confidentially discuss your lung cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Getting travel insurance with a lung cancer diagnosis can be more challenging than securing a travel insurance policy with no existing medical conditions, but it is not impossible.
We work differently to the rest of the travel insurance market. Our founder, Fiona, found that often travel insurance policies for people with cancer, either was not available or was too expensive – often costing more than the holiday itself!
At Insurancewith, our team specifically assess your condition using a medical risk assessment tool called Protectif, which enables us to get a deeper understanding of your circumstances and, where possible, consider cover, even if you have recently been diagnosed with lung cancer and are having ongoing treatments, including:
Although we ask a few more questions than other providers, getting the right kind of cover for our travels is important.
If your normal blood oxygen levels are so low that air travel may be a problem for you (as advised by a medical professional), you may still be able to travel by air, if oxygen is provided for you. Most airlines can organise additional oxygen, but most will charge and different airlines have different charges; check with each one before you arrange your flight.
If booking through an agent you can get your travel agent to arrange this for you, it is best to get this sorted before you pay for any flights. You cannot presume that your plane will have extra oxygen on board. They carry emergency supplies but not enough for several hours. If you have your own medical supplies, you will need permission from the airline to take this on board as well as permission to use any electrical equipment you need for your treatment. Equipment must be battery driven, and you will not be allowed to use it during take-off or landing.
It is also a good idea to carry all medicines, covering letters and licences for your controlled drugs in your hand luggage in case custom officers need to see them.
Always ensure to let your travel insurance provider know if you need oxygen during your flight!
We have also put together an infographic on lung cancer about breaking the stigma and moving away from labels. Lung cancer is not just caused by smoking and anyone with lungs can be impacted, regardless of age, occupation and smoking history! Click here to download and share it with your friends and family.
Some of our policy benefits include:
We can consider cover for all cancers. Shown below are the most common types that we cover for. However, if your particular cancer is not shown, don’t worry, because you can still get a quote by entering your type of cancer when prompted during the quote process and proceed from there.
Alternatively, you can call our Customer Service Centre on 0333 005 1066 and they will be happy to process the quote for you.
We will consider cover for the following common types of cancer:
Our travel insurance policies were created by people with first-hand experience of cancer, who really understand your problems when it comes to buying travel insurance and gives you a suitable policy at an appropriate price. We will even consider cover for rarer cancers such as:
Insurancewith are also proud to support including SimPal, Fighting All Cancers Together, Future Dreams House, Cancer Card, Cancer In Common, Roy Castle Lung Foundation and Make 2nds Count. £1 of every policy sold is donated and shared between a range of charities and events by the Insurancewith team each month. The support of a charity can be invaluable when going through breast cancer, and in our small way we want to help these charities continue to carry on their valuable work. Get a free quote online, if you are unsure of your requirements or need assistance, please contact us or call 0333 005 1066 where a member of our team will be happy to help.
Our common-sense approach to travel insurance cover has been recognised by industry peers and customers alike. We want to make it easier for more people to travel. Many of those we’ve helped talk about how they’d almost given up with the idea of getting away. We understand that getting away and knowing you’re protected should something unexpected occur has a real impact.
1 https://roycastle.org/app/uploads/2023/06/Lung-Cancer-Facts-and-Figures-Print-version-1.1-Oct-2022.pdf
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§ Up to £10 million emergency medical expenses on all single and multi-trip policies and/ or repatriation cover, where medically necessary. Cover limits may vary depending on the level of cover, please refer to our policy wordings for more information.
§ Up to £5,00 cancellation cover if cancelling your trip. Cover limits may vary depending on the level of cover, please refer to our policy wordings for more information.
§ Based on quote data from 2023. Correct as of 12/09/2023
͌͌͌͌Δ When you take out an Insurance Policy with Insurancewith, we make a £1 donation to one of our chosen charities. (https://www.insurancewith.com/our-charities/)