Specialist Centres for breast cancer
For uniting healthcare leaders against breast cancer
Not knowing whether your symptoms are cancer can be extremely worrying. That’s why we’ve joined forces with hospital networks, to take away as much of the uncertainty as soon as possible.
These centres, starting in London and Manchester, have committed to offering you the all-clear or all your initial diagnostic tests – just two working days after you first call us.
And if it is cancer, you’ll have immediate access to a specialist cancer nurse followed by a treatment plan.
If you’re worried you might have cancer and you’re already a customer of ours, you can call our Cancer Direct Access* service on 0800 012 1305^ and speak to someone about your symptoms.
For saving you weeks of uncertainty
We know that 90% of breast lumps aren’t cancerous, so it may be nothing to worry about. But you need to be certain.
In one visit, Specialist Centres for breast cancer commit to offering you initial diagnostic scans and tests and a consultation with a specialist to discuss those results. This could give you peace of mind on the same day. If further diagnostic tests are required, you can have these during the same visit and results will be available within two working days. If it is cancer, these centres commit to starting your treatment within 31 days - half the published national targets.
For turning to internationally acclaimed clinical experts
When you aren’t sure whether you have cancer, it can be a relief to know that one thing is for certain: you are in the hands of the experts. Specialist centres bring together multidisciplinary teams of oncologists, radiologists and clinical nurse specialists, who are all on hand to help you get a diagnosis quickly, with the highest level of treatment and care. This helps things feel a little less daunting.
For sharing the load
Your wellbeing is our priority. So, if it is cancer we promise to give you the space you need to deal with your diagnosis in your way. If there are times where you or worried family members just need someone to listen, rest assured, both Bupa and our Specialist Centres for breast cancer can offer support.
Our Specialist Centres are currently available at the following hospitals:
Diagnostic locations
- The Cromwell - London
- HCA Healthcare UK at The Shard – London
- HCA Healthcare UK at The Wilmslow Hospital – Manchester
- The Harley Street Clinic (30 Devonshire place) – London
- The Lister Hospital – London
- The Wellington Hospital, Platinum Medical Centre – London
Treatment locations
- The Cromwell - London
- London Bridge Hospital, Private Care at Guy’s – London
- The Christie Private Care, Part of HCA Healthcare UK – Manchester
- The Harley Street Clinic – London The Lister Hospital – London
- The Leaders in Oncology Care (LOC) – London
- The Wellington Hospital – London
We expect to add further centres in 2020 as they meet our strict criteria.
What’s next?
0800 012 1305 ^
Call your usual member services helpline for more information or our Cancer Direct Access† service if you are worried that you may have a sign/symptom of cancer.
If you're not a Bupa customer you can get a quote online now.
^ We may record or monitor our calls. Lines are open 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 6pm on Saturday.
†Direct Access telephone services are available as long as the symptoms are covered under the policy. If your cover excludes conditions you had before your policy started, we’ll ask you to provide evidence from your GP that your symptoms are not pre-existing for a period of up to two years from policy start date before we can refer you to a consultant through the Direct Access service. Always call us first to check your eligibility.
