Brain Cancer Travel Insurance

A holiday can give you something positive to look forward to when you’re living with brain cancer. Having the right Brain Cancer Travel Insurance means you can plan your trip knowing your medical needs have been considered.

At AllClear, we specialise in Travel Insurance for over 1,300 pre-existing medical conditions. Tell us about your brain cancer, treatment and any other medical conditions when you get a quote, and we’ll help you find suitable cover. This can include protection against unexpected medical emergencies related to your condition while you’re abroad, giving you greater peace of mind from the moment you set off.

What is Brain Cancer Travel Insurance?

Brain Cancer Travel Insurance is specialist cover for people who have been diagnosed with a brain tumour or brain cancer, including those receiving treatment, having follow-up care or living with the effects of their condition.

Travelling with brain cancer can bring extra considerations. You might be taking medication, attending regular appointments or managing symptoms following treatment. By declaring your brain cancer when you get a quote, these circumstances can be considered when arranging your Travel Insurance.

If you unexpectedly need emergency medical treatment related to your covered brain cancer while abroad, your policy can help with eligible medical expenses. It can also provide protection if an insured medical reason means you need to cancel your trip or return to the UK early.

At AllClear, we specialise in Travel Insurance for pre-existing medical conditions. We’ll ask about your diagnosis, treatment and current health during medical screening, helping you find suitable cover for your individual circumstances.

Why do you need Travel Insurance for brain cancer?

Living with brain cancer doesn’t necessarily mean putting your travel plans aside. But your diagnosis, treatment or medication can mean there’s more to think about before you go, including what would happen if you unexpectedly needed medical care abroad.

Brain tumours affect thousands of people across the UK:

• Around 13,000 people are diagnosed with a primary brain tumour every year in the UK
• Cancer Research UK reports around 5,800 malignant brain tumour diagnoses each year in the UK
• There are more than 100 different types of brain tumour, which means diagnosis, treatment and individual medical needs can vary significantly

That’s why having Travel Insurance that considers your individual circumstances is important. Specialist Travel Insurance for brain cancer can cover eligible emergency medical expenses related to your declared condition while you’re abroad.

The cost of getting medical help abroad can also be significant. The UK Government warns that without appropriate Travel Insurance, emergency expenses and medical treatment may cost thousands of pounds. Medical transport or an emergency return to the UK can also be very expensive.

Your policy can protect your holiday plans, too. Depending on your cover, you could be protected if an insured change in your health means you unexpectedly need to cancel your trip or return home early.

Before you travel, speak to your medical team about your plans. When getting your quote, declare your brain cancer, treatment and any other pre-existing medical conditions you’re asked about. This helps you arrange cover that reflects your circumstances, giving you greater peace of mind while you’re away.

Your holiday should be something to look forward to. Our Brain Cancer Travel Insurance can cover unexpected emergency medical costs related to your declared condition while you’re abroad, including repatriation when medically necessary.

You can also be protected if an insured medical reason means you need to cancel or cut your trip short, alongside everyday travel problems such as lost luggage.

Choose the right level of cover for you

Check your Policy Wording for full details of cover.

We offer three different policy levels: Gold, Gold Plus, and Platinum. Each is tailored to your specific requirements.

No two brain cancer diagnoses are quite the same. The type of tumour you have, the treatment you’ve received and how your condition affects you can all be different, which is why we look at your individual circumstances when you get a quote.

You can tell us about different types of brain tumours, including:

• Gliomas, such as astrocytomas and oligodendrogliomas
• Glioblastomas
• Meningiomas
• Secondary brain tumours, where cancer has spread to the brain from elsewhere in the body

You can also tell us if you’re currently having treatment, attending follow-up appointments or have previously been treated. We’ll ask some straightforward questions about your medical history and use your answers to help find suitable cover for your trip.

How to get Travel Insurance when you have brain cancer

Your brain cancer diagnosis is personal to you, so your Travel Insurance should take your individual circumstances into account. When you get a quote, we’ll take you through a simple medical screening and ask about your condition.

This may include:

• The type of brain tumour you’ve been diagnosed with
• Treatment you’ve had, or are currently receiving
• Medication you take
• Recent hospital visits or stays
• Surgery or treatment you have planned
• Any other pre-existing medical conditions

There’s no need to second-guess what information matters. Simply answer the questions accurately and declare the medical conditions you’re asked about.

We’ll use this information to understand your circumstances and show you the Travel Insurance options available, so you can choose the cover that feels right for your trip.

Brain Cancer Travel Insurance with other pre-existing medical conditions

Your health rarely fits neatly into one box. Alongside brain cancer, you may be managing another condition, taking different medications or living with the effects of treatment.

At AllClear, we can consider more than 1,300 medical conditions. Alongside your brain cancer, you can tell us about conditions such as:

• Epilepsy and seizures
• Heart conditions
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Mobility conditions
• Other types of cancer

Simply declare the conditions you’re asked about during medical screening. We’ll consider your medical history together, helping you find Travel Insurance that reflects your health as a whole – not just one diagnosis.

Getting a quote for Travel Insurance for Brain Cancer couldn’t be simpler. Here’s how it works.

1. Get a quote online or by phone

The first step is to provide your personal details and information about your holiday plans. Complete this over the phone with one of our team members or online.

Get your quote

2. Complete our simple medical screening process

You must declare any medical conditions you have and any medications you’re taking. This will allow us to 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.

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Flying and air travel with brain cancer

• You will usually need to wait around 3 months after surgery for brain cancer before you can travel by air. It might also be a good idea to book a destination which doesn’t require a long flight. A relatively short flight will ensure you don’t overexert yourself. You don’t want to wear yourself out before you even get there!

• Also, try to ensure you’re as comfortable as possible on the flight. This may mean arranging for priority boarding either through the airline, or purchasing priority passes.

• Booking a seat at the back of the plane on the aisle side is recommended. This will mean you get to board the plane at your own pace without having to worry about other passengers. You’ll be able to stand and walk around which is always recommended on flights longer than an hour.

• If you do feel at all unwell during your flight, the flight attendants may offer for you to sit or stand at the back to allow you some more space.

Taking your medication abroad

• Assuming that you’re on specific medication for your brain cancer or post-surgery when you travel, you’ll want to have enough supplies to last you.

• Your doctor will be able to prescribe the correct amount. It may be worth asking for some extra supplies in case of any delays. If you know you’ll be changing time zones, ask your doctor for the new times you’ll need to take your medication when you arrive on holiday.

• Also, don’t forget to pack your medication in your carry-on case instead of checked-in luggage. This means that if there is a delay you will still have your medication.

Swimming after surgery

• If you’re planning a beach getaway you shouldn’t swim alone until the risk of seizures has passed. This can be roughly one year after treatment but will be dependent on your personal circumstance.
• If you have epilepsy, ensure you always swim with a companion and in safe areas patrolled by competent lifeguards. Check your hotel pool has lifeguards if you plan to swim a lot during your holiday.

Excursions and activities

• After you’ve been treated for a brain tumour, you may be advised to avoid contact sports such as rugby and boxing. Once you recover, you can discuss which sports and activities are safe to resume with your doctor. If you’re planning any particular activity on holiday, then you should check whether this is covered by your travel insurance policy by looking at the ‘Amateur sporting and hazardous activities’ section.

Don’t overdo it

• If you’re looking at excursions, try to consider ones which don’t stray too far from your accommodation, and that doesn’t last for long periods of time.  Choose wisely and remember, when you’re in a new place, you might find that the best-hidden gems are only around the corner. Get those guidebooks ready!

Listen to your body

• If you would like to rest, don’t be afraid to tell your travel companions that you want to go back to the accommodation. Regardless of your condition, when in a hot country, you may want to stop and take regular breaks for a snack and a drink, especially if you’ve been walking a lot.

Stay hydrated

• Following on from the above, drinking lots of water is one of the best things you can do to fight fatigue. This is especially true in a warm climate. Stick to bottled water and avoid food which has been washed in tap water. Tap water can cause sickness and diarrhoea, which could have a devastating impact on your holiday.

Relax

• It’s not all about getting out and travelling around. Enjoy lazing by the pool with a good book, and there’s no rush when you’re on holiday. Staying in one place and taking in your surroundings can be just as fun as exploring. Plus, you get to dip your toes in the sea or swimming pool which is the best way to spend an afternoon!