I was amazed to read this news story today, whilst reading the travel news stories on Google News. Apparently, cancer sufferers are finding it incredibly difficult to buy travel insurance.

According to the Guardian newspaper, cancer charity Cancerbackup have said that 70% of people who tried to get an insurance policy for a trip found the experience distressing.

Joanne Rule, chief executive of Cancerbackup, said: “Travelling without cover for cancer can be a huge personal risk. We know anecdotally that if you need to claim for any illness at all, there is a presumption by insurance companies that it is related to your cancer, and you will need to prove that it is not.”

An Association of British Insurers spokesperson said: “Specialist cover is available in the market, and as long as people are fit to travel, even if they have a terminal illness, they will be able to get travel insurance. We would strongly advise anyone who is travelling to take out the appropriate cover.

You can read the full story on Guardian Unlimited

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