I was planning on going to Norfolk, Devon and Cornwall last month, but I had had some problems with my breathing and was told the day before I was due to go that I had fluid on my chest. I was still determined to go, and actually set off, but halfway to Norfolk I decided that it was too risky and came home. A couple of days later, as my breathing was a lot worse, I ended up in hospital for a couple of nights having the fluid drained - not my idea of a short break! Anyway, I feel ok now so hopefully everything will go okay this time.
Going on holiday when you have cancer is not easy. For a start there is the problem of health insurance. I can't get any, and even if you can it is extremely expensive. I think there are some companies that offer insurance to people with cancer - Macmillan Cancer Support should be able to help you find them. I just get insurance for luggage through the Post Office.
The most important thing you needs is your EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) which is free and you can apply for it online. This mean that you can get 'state-provided healthcare in all European Economic Area (EEA) countries and Switzerland at a reduced cost or sometimes free of charge.' Although you still have to be careful. I've been told that France and Spain are ok to go to in regard to healthcare (getting it and the standard), but other countries might not be so good.
I was planning on going to Spain earlier this year for some sun and rest after finishing chemo last October. Unfortunately that had to be cancelled as that particular lot of chemo didn't work well and I needed more.
Anyway, hopefully this time I will actually make it all the way to Norfolk and won't have to worry about hospitals and healthcare!
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