Travel Insurance by Cancer Type

Different cancers are assessed differently by travel insurers. Find detailed guidance for your specific cancer — coverability, key considerations, and travel tips.

Coverability ratings are a general guide only. Your individual assessment outcome depends on your specific history, stage, current treatment status, and the insurer you apply to. Always complete the medical assessment for a personal outcome.

Breast Cancer

Generally Coverable

Travel insurance considerations for Kiwis with breast cancer.

The most common cancer among Kiwi women — approximately 3,600 new diagnoses annually.

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Prostate Cancer

Generally Coverable

Travel insurance and travel tips for Kiwi men with prostate cancer.

The most common cancer among Kiwi men — approximately 4,000 new diagnoses annually.

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Bowel Cancer

Case by Case

Travel insurance guidance for Kiwis with bowel (colorectal) cancer.

We have one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world — approximately 3,500 new diagnoses each year.

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Lung Cancer

Difficult

Travel insurance for Kiwis with lung cancer — what to expect.

Approximately 2,300 new lung cancer diagnoses each year.

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Melanoma

Generally Coverable

Travel insurance for Kiwis with melanoma — declaration, cover, and sun safety.

We have one of the highest melanoma rates in the world — approximately 4,500 new diagnoses annually.

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Ovarian Cancer

Case by Case

Travel insurance considerations for Kiwi women with ovarian cancer.

Approximately 380 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year.

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Lymphoma

Case by Case

Travel insurance guidance for Kiwis with Hodgkin or Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Approximately 1,100 new lymphoma diagnoses each year (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin combined).

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Skin Cancer (Non-Melanoma)

Generally Coverable

The only cancer type automatically covered by a NZ insurer — Cover-More's unique auto-cover provision.

New Zealand has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world — approximately 80,000 diagnoses annually, the vast majority non-melanoma.

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Thyroid Cancer

Generally Coverable

Travel insurance for Kiwis with thyroid cancer — including radioiodine airport considerations.

Approximately 600 new thyroid cancer diagnoses each year — one of the most treatable cancers.

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