[tishwishParticipant]

Hi My husband Peter was diagnosed with MM in May 2011. He has been through a CDT course of treatment and had his stem cell transplant in December 2011. Although it was a tough process and he was quite ill he has responded very well and is now improving on a daily basis. We are thinking to the future and about having a holiday. Can anyone suggest any insurance companies that they have used etc. We are hoping to visit our son and his wife who live in Dubai in November. Thank You

[HelenParticipant]

Hi Patricia
I'm booked to go to New Zealand next month, I will be 9 months post transplant while I'm there. There is a list of companies who cover mm on the web site here, I just trawled down the list. The best one I came up with for me was World First.
Love Helen

[tishwishParticipant]

Hi Helen.
Thanks for the info i will have a look at the list. Have they covered you for the myeloma and anything connected with it
We werent even sure if we wolud be able to travel further that Europe, the consultant would prefer us to stay Europe but we are desperate to visit our son and his wife.
Have a fab trip to New Zealand

Thanks Trisha

[HelenParticipant]

Hi Trisha
I am covered for myeloma, but we are all different, age and other conditions apply. It was not too expensive about £160 but it is only single trip insurance and I waited until I was 6 months post transplant before I booked it. Does this help?
Love Helen

[BADGERParticipant]

Hi Trisha

try MIA insurance I have used them a couple of times my insurance is a bit higher than Helen as I also have Chronic renal failure due to MM Mia seem to insure you if you have the Doc's permission to travel their number is
01268 783383 you could get a couple of quotes
Regards Jo x

[PerkymiteParticipant]

We go with Citybond Sure travel. I am going to Spain on Thursday for a week and the cost for me was £144 and for the wife £65. I am 15 months post SCT.

Have a good trip.

Kindest regards – vasbyte

David

[pjollopParticipant]

Have just returned from 3 weeks in Philippines. Insurance £60 a week.
I am in remission after Auto SCT 28 months ago. 65 years old,

£180 for 3 weeks single trip worldwide (excl usa canada carribean) Excl personal effects (the contents of my suitcase are less than the excess)
The Myeloma and any effects are covered. Able2travel 0845 839 9345

[PerkymiteParticipant]

Hi Peter, That seems to good to be true however I will check it out for my next tip in August.

Kindest regards – Vasbyte

David

[tishwishParticipant]

Hi Peter
That does sound very good, its certainly one that i will check out too.
Trish xx

[tishwishParticipant]

Thanks everyone for the responses and information given. We will certainly be checking some of the insurance companies out and hopefully we will be able to get away to see our son and his wife

Thanks Trish xx

[pjollopParticipant]

Since it is nearly summer holiday time….I think a new factsheet on travel insurance would be really useful because as times change – so do the best insurance companies. (Some on the existing factsheets gave me the highest quotes) I Suggest travellers check the travel insurance quotes and info on this thread. It looks like a great selection.

Remember:
Please make certain that your myeloma and its effects are covered if thats what you want.

You can reduce the cost by excluding insuring luggage or personal money (often, after you've paid the excess theres not much benefit)

In Euro community countries you can still use the EHIC card (but it doesn't cover repatriation)

Bargain [b]hard[/b] (if you are going to europe and have an ehic card tell them you have one.)

Enjoy!
Peter

[tishwishParticipant]

Thank you to everyone for your replies. Peter has now been given permission to travel to Dubai in November, we have a confirmation letter in our hands. We have got insurance with World First Travel, £207, this also includes myself being covered for a disc problem too, got to say we are delighted with the price. Flights will be booked tomorrow and we will be off to visit our son and his wife for approx 18 days in November.

Trish xx

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