Bupa's cancer promise

Naturally, nobody likes to think about themselves or their loved ones being diagnosed with cancer. But at Bupa, we know that cancer is one of the top health concerns of our members. After all, we’ve been dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer for over 60 years. That’s why we are constantly developing our healthcare to adapt to the advances being made to treat and cure this disease.

With Bupa By You Cancer Cover comes as standard with Comprehensive and with Treatment and Care; it can be added to Prompt Diagnosis.

We promise to give you	Which means
Access to proven breakthrough cancer drugs and treatments, many of which are not widely available	You will have access to proven drugs and treatment before they are available on the NHS or approved by NICE¹
Cover for your cancer - even if it spreads	Bupa covers you for cancer if it spreads or returns. Some insurers only pay for primary cancers
We will provide cover and support at every stage of your cancer, including palliative treatment, even if your cancer is incurable	You have the reassurance that Bupa will be there, supporting you and your family
Help and advice from our specialist Oncology Support Team throughout your cancer treatment	Support from someone on the other end of the phone through any difficult decisions, who treats you as an individual and understands your situation
The option to receive your chemotherapy at home (where your consultant feels this is clinically appropriate), providing access to treatment delivered by a specialist nurse in the comfort of your own home	You don’t need to worry about getting yourself to hospital and being treated in unfamiliar surroundings²
Fast decisions from our experts on requests to fund new cancer drugs or treatments	If a decision on a new drug or treatment is required, you can feel safe in the knowledge that we'll make a quick decision, giving you fast access to the treatment you need. We understand getting timely treatment for cancer is key in optimising recovery
Treatment provided through our unique network of recognised breast, bowel and gynaecological cancer centres	You'll be treated in a specialist unit which according to research can greatly improve outcomes³
All your cancer treatment costs are paid in full when you use a fee assured consultant and hospitals in your selected network	Full refunds and no shortfalls
We have an extensive range of information available on our website, including our cancer health hub, to help you – and your friends and family - understand how and why cancer develops and the wide range of treatments available	You can feel better informed and empowered about the treatments available to you

You can also find out about the experiences of other Bupa members who have shared their stories atwww.bupa.co.uk/findhealthy

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¹As long as there is sound clinical evidence to prove any benefit or medical efficacy we will fund it.²Many chemotherapy drugs can be delivered in the home. Discuss with your consultant whether your treatment can be delivered at home, and ask for any help from our Oncology Support Team and specialist cancer nurses. ³Kingsmore, D; Hole, D; Gillis, C Why does specialist treatment of breast cancer improve survival? The role of surgical management. British Journal of Cancer (2004) 90, 1920-1925* Source 4.1 - ‘Bupa Difference at Bupa-Approved Cancer Units - revised 2009.doc’ - evidence that Bupa breast cancer units have been rigorously assessed and that research has shown that people treated in specialist units have 57 percent less chance of cancer re-occurring and 20 percent reduced chance of death.*Members do not need to pay first and claim a refund.

† Adaptable cover from 98p per day. Price based on, 40-year-old shop worker, non-smoker, living in Oxford, with Prompt Diagnosis cover, on the essential access hospital network with a £100 excess.