Join Date: Apr 2009
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DL is usually quite good about waiving chg/cxl fees in the event of adverse medical situations. You have a decent shot at getting your ticket fully refunded - if not back to your card, then at least as an eCredit.
Even if DL doesn't waive the cancellation fee, you can always cancel and get the eCredit for your ticket amount less the $150-200 fee depending on when you booked.