Financial and workplace issues
Financial worries
While money may be the very last thing on your mind when you or
a loved one is ill, a cancer diagnosis can also bring added
financial burdens. Ovacome recommends the following websites for
the most up to date information on financial support:
Macmillian - Financial issues
To learn more about possible benefit entitlement see here:
DirectGov - Disability benefits
Working with cancer
Continuing to work is often an important aspect of retaining a
sense of normality after a cancer diagnosis, however this may be
challenging. The Macmillan website has a fantastic section on
cancer and your job which discusses lots of different aspects of
working with cancer.
Macmillan - Work and cancer
Travel Insurance
For many people, a cancer diagnosis prompts them to take long
intended holidays or visits to family abroad, however finding
reasonably priced travel insurance can be a challenge.
There are several good websites which deal with travel insurance
for those with cancer generally:
Cancer Research UK - Travel insurance
Macmillan - Travel insurance
Additionally, we have a section on our forum where people are
asked to share their experiences good or bad. Ovacome also has a
list of recommended insurance providers that will provider cover to
travellers with cancer - please contact the office.