Hi @BlueBoar and welcome to the forum. After my diagnosis (I was 41, now 45 with a diagnosis of Follicular lymphoma) I was able to make a claim on my critical illness cover but my life insurance then became invalid and I wasn’t able to get this anywhere else. I did try an independent broker but had no luck - the same with medical insurance as well. I understand your frustration and that need to protect your family. I also had two young children (aged 8 and 11 at the time) and my first concern was how I could provide security for them and my husband. This was so important to me and that need to make sure they will be ok is still so strong 4 years down the line.
Macmillan have some good Information on insurance and a financial helpline/insurance brokers you can call with questions. This may be worth a look? Also, the Blood Cancer UK helpline may also be able to offer some advice.
I hope some of this helps and fingers crossed you get some helpful support and advice. Please keep us updated on how you get on. I’m sure other people in the forum may have some useful input into this discussion.
How are you doing since your diagnosis, especially during lockdown which had been so challenging for us all?
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