Prostate Cancer Travel Insurance
Prostate cancer is a common malignancy in men that develops in the prostate gland, and can lead to symptoms like urinary issues or pelvic discomfort.
The most common cancer in men in the UK is Prostate cancer. Over 40,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year and over 250,000 men are currently living with the disease.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to travel abroad even if they have prostate cancer. For some people travelling away from home can be a worry especially if you have been unwell. You will want to know you are protected, just in case!
Important Reasons For Insuring Your Medical Condition
Buying the right type of cancer travel insurance as soon as you book your holiday, will ensure you have the insurance protection you need. So that we can offer you a quote, we will ask sufficient questions about your prostate cancer to enable you to tell us about all of your medical history. The last thing you want is to purchase a policy only to find it doesn’t cover you because you forgot to tell us about your cancer or any other conditions.
If for example, you had a medical problem relating to your cancer while you are away and you needed emergency hospital care, a standard travel insurance policy may not cover you for this. If however you have declared and covered all of your medical conditions with a specialist travel policy, then any medical emergency relating directly or indirectly to your declared medical conditions should be covered.
Why Choose Free Spirit To Cover You?
- Most medical conditions and disabilities covered
- No upper age limit for most destinations on Single Trip and Annual Multi-trip policies
- Choice of several cover options
- Single trips covered up to 115 days (45 days if aged 76 years or over)
- Annual Multi-trip provides cover for any number of trips during the year – travel up to 32 days per trip (Standard and Super cover) and 45 days (Super Duper)
Get a Medical Travel Insurance Quote
With a Free Spirit medical travel insurance policy, you gain the peace of mind to travel knowing that you and your medical condition are fully covered.
Consequences of not covering your medical conditions
Travelling abroad with a medical condition will always be a worry. Imagine how you may feel if you hadn’t protected yourself with travel insurance. What would you do if we’re left out of pocket from pre-paid holiday costs because you had to cancel your holiday due to your prostate cancer? Always include travelling companions on your policy; as they too should be able to claim if you needed to cancel or cut your trip short because of your declared medical condition.
There are many standard policies available on the market today and some at very cheap prices. However do not be fooled, it is unlikely cheap policies will include the cover you need for your medical condition. Plus, if you need to make a claim, you could be faced with high excesses or even no cover at all!
Free Spirit ‘Super Duper’ level of cover has a 5 Star Rating
from Defaqto for both Single Trip and Annual Multi-trip travel insurance. This recognises that it is one of the highest quality offerings in the market.
Top Tips For Travelling With Prostate Cancer
- If you need to have holiday vaccinations, it is always worth checking with your doctor that there will be no contra-implications with your prescribed medication.
- Radiotherapy treatment may make your skin more sensitive to the sun, so you may need to consider where you go and the things you do while you are away.
- If you have had a course of chemotherapy this can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to pick up infections. You may need to pay closer attention to your health on holiday and using hand sanitizes can help.
- If you’ve had brachytherapy you are at risk of setting off airport radiation sensors. Ask your doctor for an advice card saying you’ve had treatment with internal radiation. Take this with you, especially when travelling by air.
- Cancer treatments such as surgery, hormone therapy and chemotherapy may increase your risk of getting a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Ensure you speak to your doctor about this, especially when flying.
How Can I Get A Quote For Prostate Cancer Travel Insurance?
Buying a specialist travel insurance cover from Free Spirit couldn’t be easier! Simply follow the steps through our interactive website and we will have you covered in no time. We will ask you some questions about your prostate cancer so that you get the cover that’s right for you, such as:
- Has the disease ever spread from the prostate to other parts of the body?
- How has your prostate cancer been treated?
- How long ago was your last cancer treatment?
- Have you been offered chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgery but chosen not to proceed?
- What was the outcome of your most recent scan or x-ray to assess the cancer?
- Are you taking strong painkillers every day for this condition?
In some cases, it may not be possible to offer a quote online and we may ask you to call us. Free Spirit has a dedicated customer service team based in the UK to answer any questions you may have. We understand that some medical conditions can be complicated and you may prefer to talk to us instead. You can call us on 02392 419 080 and your call will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
Travel, With Confidence
Buying a Free Spirit travel insurance to cover your prostate cancer will give you the peace of mind to be able to relax and enjoy your much needed holiday. Just in case something should happen while you are away, our medical emergency assistance will be on hand 24/7 to help you get back on track.
Please read the Insurance Policy for the full terms and conditions of this specialist medical travel insurance cover to make sure it’s suitable for your needs.
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