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Stage 2b and a question

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    • April 11, 2016 at 7:21 pm
    Hikeratheart
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      Hi all, 

      I saw my Derm about two suspicious spots , one a blister on my toe, and another, spot on the inside of another toe. I am happy I went in, and the Derm confirmed, no reason to remove, but keep a watch on them. I do have an excellent Derm, who takes the time to do through checks. I also know I must be diligent. I have stage 2b and had a tumor surgectly removed last July.   My question: when getting life insurance do I need to report I have (had) cancer, or because it was removed, it shouldn't matter. I ask because my premium is higher until I am 1 or 2 years NED.   Thoughts?    Thanks  to all of you!

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        • April 11, 2016 at 11:36 pm
        Janner
        Participant

          Most insurance questionnaires will ask if you've been diagnosed within the last ten years, not if you have active disease.  Your choice if you choose to lie but if they find out, all your premiums will be for naught.  And If you can even get it for stage 2b, you are lucky because it is almost impossible for even stage 1 folks to get.  Insurance companies don't like melanoma.

          • April 11, 2016 at 11:36 pm
          Janner
          Participant

            Most insurance questionnaires will ask if you've been diagnosed within the last ten years, not if you have active disease.  Your choice if you choose to lie but if they find out, all your premiums will be for naught.  And If you can even get it for stage 2b, you are lucky because it is almost impossible for even stage 1 folks to get.  Insurance companies don't like melanoma.

            • April 11, 2016 at 11:36 pm
            Janner
            Participant

              Most insurance questionnaires will ask if you've been diagnosed within the last ten years, not if you have active disease.  Your choice if you choose to lie but if they find out, all your premiums will be for naught.  And If you can even get it for stage 2b, you are lucky because it is almost impossible for even stage 1 folks to get.  Insurance companies don't like melanoma.

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