By TANA ‘Lulu’ MALINGA
LIFE is precious!
Isn’t it?
But many of us realise so when we are very sick, suffering from a dreadful illness like cancer.
And we no longer having to do the things we normally do on a daily basis.
According to Brian Harris, general manager operations at Turnberry Risk Management Solutions, it takes one to celebrate more if they’re survivors of cancer.
He said living with a chronic illness is suffocating especially when you do not have medical cover.
“Even with extensive medical coverage, it is common for these plans to fall short of covering the entirety of the costs. As cancer treatments often span months or even years, the financial obligations can become prolonged,” said Harris.
He said without supplementary gap cover, surviving cancer may result in a lifetime of debt due to insufficient coverage for medical expenses.
What are some of his tips:
; Early detection is one of the most important factors especially for cancers like breast cancer, prostate, and colon cancer, which are highly treatable but also very aggressive and can spread fast. He said cancer survival rates are increasing as diagnosis and treatment protocols are improved.
However, the journey to recovery can be a long and difficult one, with physical, emotional, and financial challenges that can linger long after the treatment has ended.
; Having a strong support system is also essential, whether that means leaning on family and friends or seeking support from healthcare providers.
; While diagnostic medicine has improved and earlier detection leads to better outcomes, incidents of cancer are on the rise, especially in individuals younger than 50 years of age.
Harris said at Filotimo Cancer Project, the mission is to create awareness around all cancers, advise, educate and support cancer patients, survivors and their families.
Evy Michalopoulos, founder and CEO of Filotimo, added:
“We are also supported by an extensive multi-disciplinary network of medical professionals and institutions in both the public and private healthcare sectors, and we can offer various services to our cancer patients and their families,” she said.
Gap cover has become an essential tool to ensure that surviving cancer does not leave you with a lifetime of debt, by providing cover for medical expense shortfalls related to diagnosis and treatment.
A diagnosis of cancer is a traumatic experience, but with early detection and access to treatment, outcomes are often favourable.
Cancer can be defeated if discovered early.
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