Travel insurance. Cancer sufferers lose out. Part 2

Author: Emma Mayo

The cost of the travel insurance for the cancer sufferer

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could potentially be more than the cost of the flight - so of course anyone diagnosed with cancer has to wonder if it really is worth buying, and taking a gamble instead.

The ABI does not recommend this course of action, and suggests { mortgage quotations } that people that have been diagnosed with cancer try out the specialist insurers. Medi Travelcover agree - saying that in a time of difficulty when morale is low, a holiday is often just what is needed. As a spokesperson for the company said, "Being refused insurance can have a terrible impact on their morale."

A spokesperson for Macmillan Cancer Support has also added to the discussion, pointing out that with over one million people that have been diagnosed with { life assurance } cancer at some point, the issue is only going to get worse. They also said: "The insurance industry needs to recognise that not all cancers are the same and treat people accordingly."

The ABI has offered to discuss the issue with the charity. { loans } Perhaps they will look into the issue to see if cancer sufferers are being treated unfairly. They will also be wanting to make sure that cancer sufferers are not diverted from getting insured as a result of Cancerbackup's survey results.

In the meantime, we advise cancer sufferers not to give up, and to look on the Internet for specialist companies that can help. The Cancerbackup website ( www.cancerbackup.org.uk ) and Cancer Research website ( www.cancerresearchuk.org/ ) both contain lots of useful information.