Prostate Cancer Travel Insurance

Can I get travel insurance if I have prostate cancer?

With Medical Travel Compared, you can access quotes for specialist insurance policies covering a wide range of different pre-existing medical conditions – including prostate cancer.

You can compare quotes from up to 30 leading insurers in order to find travel insurance to suit your specific needs.

A standard travel insurance policy might usually cover you for cancellation, curtailment, lost or stolen personal belongings, emergency medical expenses, and travel delay to name a few – however, a specialist travel insurance policy that includes prostate cancer cover will usually include extended cover benefits helping you in case of medical emergencies or more.

If you have had or are receiving treatment for prostate cancer, it is highly recommended to acquire a policy that can sufficiently keep you covered and give you peace of mind. Therefore, you can enjoy your holiday safe in the knowledge that you’re protected should anything unexpected happen while you’re abroad.

Can I fly with prostate cancer?

If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and are looking into booking a flight – it’s always advised to consult your doctor beforehand. In many cases, it’s perfectly fine to fly, but you should always consider how you feel within yourself especially.

You need to consider how sitting in a confined area for a certain length of time might not be ideal if you have issues with your bladder or experience certain aches and pain in your back, hip or pelvis.

However, there are no strict medical restrictions around the length of flight you can or can’t take or even rules for flying in general – unless your doctor suggests otherwise based on your own personal circumstances with regards to surgery or any other form of treatment.

Can I fly after prostate cancer treatment?

As mentioned above, the possibilities for flying after treatment for prostate cancer vary depending on the patient’s situation and what has been advised by their specialist, GP or surgeon – but generally speaking, prostate cancer patients can fly after or during treatment or in the weeks following surgery.

There are a number of considerations to bear in mind with regards to prostate cancer treatment and travel. For example, certain types of radiotherapy for prostate cancer treatment can set off airport radiation sensors. Therefore, it is important to consider acquiring a letter from your doctor to explain anything related to your condition – i.e. the need for you to travel with certain types of medication that may be restricted in specific countries.

If you’ve recently undergone prostate cancer surgery, you will need to have a chat with the hospital surgeon about how soon you can fly post-surgery.

Remember – you should avoid flying or travelling altogether if you do not feel physically well enough to do so.

Can I get travel insurance cover after prostate cancer treatment?

You can get holiday insurance after cancer treatment. Medical Travel Compared enables you to compare quotes for prostate cancer travel insurance even after you’ve declared the fact that you’ve had treatment during the medical screening process.

For instance, you’re likely to be asked whether you have had hormone therapy treatment related to your prostate cancer diagnosis. Answering the medical screening questions as accurately as possible will enable us to find insurers that provide the right level of cover for you.

It’s important to consider the fact that many insurers may refuse to cover you depending on the severity of your treatment. It’s also worth noting that while your premium may be affected, it’s much more worthwhile to get a policy with all the necessary policy benefits tailored to your personal situation.

As well as offering specialist travel insurance for people who have had prostate cancer treatment, we also give you the option to upgrade your cover to suit your trips. So whether you also need winter sports cover, a specialist cruise policy or just want to ensure your gadgets are protected, we have range of great add-ons.