Travel Insurance

I'm having trouble with insurance for my 15 day trip to japan later in the year. I'm trying to work out what the impact of this really is? If my bc comes back while I'm in japan what would happen. How sick might I get. I have no experience with this . I was thinking if I got sick due to bc  in japan I would get on an early flight and fly home for more treatment. Does anyone have experience of becoming unwell due to bc whilst overseas?  That they are able to share?  The insurer will cover me for all other health issues. 

Hi Debra - my metastatic diagnosis was 11 years after my original diagnosis, and I'm also unable to get get cover. It is very frustrating.

So it seems I can't get cover because my cancer spread within 5 years of the original diagnosis??? has anyone had this issue?

I was just about to ask this question. Thanks everyone, these are some great tips.

Ive used Covermore alot but I think you are all right in that, they won't cover if Cancer is current, I think you have to be at least 6 months clear. x

ring direct or go see them. I dont have mbc but i did find all the online quotes i got initially were well over $1000 because of the breast cancer. However when i went into an racv branch to get my international drivers licence they asked me about insurance and i got a quote that was less than half the online quote and covered both of us.

Hi All, I just wanted to jump in and add that BCNA have some resources available on Travel Insurance and Breast Cancer that might be of interest, to have a look you can visit www.bcna.org.au/resources/booklets-and-fact-sheets/#travelinsurance

Sorry l also meant to add dont apply online ring them direct

Try alliance l have a rare blood cancer and they covered me.

it is not sounding good