There are many different types of cancer and therefore many different types of cancer treatment available. Early detection can make a huge difference in the outcome. If you experience any symptoms of cancer, it is essential you seek professional medical advice as soon as you can.
Depending on the severity of your condition, you may be required to have surgery. Sometimes however, your cancer treatment will not be invasive.
When it comes to private medical insurance, what would you expect to be covered for?
Cover is usually available for some or all of the following:
The above list of cancer treatment options is not exhaustive. Please check the terms and conditions of your policy for clarification of the benefits you have access to.
You do not have to use private health insurance instead of the NHS. You can opt to continue your treatment via the NHS if you are happy to do so. Most insurers will offer you an NHS cash back option if you go this route.
If you have a reduced out-patient option on your health insurance policy, the monetary limit will not apply to your treatment for cancer.
Cancer treatment can be very expensive especially with the modernisation of technology and treatment.
If Private Cancer Treatment is your priority we can provide you with detailed information about the cancer cover offered from the insurers on our panel. We are an independent and unbiased broker with no affiliation to any of the insurers. We can help you understand the comparison between policies so you can make an informed decision about the policy you buy.
As almost all health insurance policies are now modular, consumers and businesses can really be specific in the cover levels that they put in place. As a specialist health insurance broker, it really is good to work out with clients the benefits that they value the most.
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Each treatment is planned for each individual patient. It gives a high dose of radiotherapy to the cancer but aims to give a low dose to the surrounding healthy cells. This gives the best chance of curing the cancer or shrinking it whilst reducing the side effects.
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AVIVA have a specialist oncology team who will help and support you from diagnosis through to treatment and aftercare. The Aviva cancer pledge means that they will cover the cancer treatment and palliative care a member needs as recommended by their specialist.
The dedicated heart and cancer nurses offer 24 hour telephone support. This is not just for the patient but also for the family members who also need support. They can help you to understand procedures without feeling embarrassed or uncomfortable.