Christine Husbands: What good cancer support looks like

“Fear and lack of knowledge of the healthcare system was a big concern”

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Christine Husbands, commercial director at RedArc Nurses, reviews why good cancer support has to accommodate for a significant range of factors and why there is no one-size-fits-all approach.

The impact of cancer on individuals and families is enormous; financial worries are addressed through protection insurance, but the impact goes way beyond financial. Whilst many UK protection insurers offer value-added services to help customers in additional ways, such as virtual GPs, second opinions and therapies, it is important to understand that the complexities and longevity of a cancer diagnosis require much more comprehensive support. A good example that demonstrates this in practice is how Benenden Health recognised the additional support that's needed and carried out researc...

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