Dealing with Cancer: How Easy Care Can Protect Your Health & Finances
The second leading cause of death in the United States and globally is cancer. In 2018, approximately 9.5 million people worldwide died of cancer, about 26,000 people daily and 1 in every six deaths.
Studies show that seven Filipino adults with cancer die every hour. The more concerning issue is that this killer disease can happen to anyone at any age. What if you, or anyone close to you, got cancer? Are you mentally and emotionally ready for this? And as there are a lot of treatments and therapies, are you financially prepared?
What happens if you are diagnosed with Cancer?
The first weeks of a person’s cancer diagnosis involve major shock and stress. You might ask questions like how to tell your loved ones, how to keep working and manage finances, what and where to have treatment, and how to guarantee your kids are looked after.
Here are ways on how to take control of your life after cancer diagnosis:
- Cope with your emotions – After a cancer diagnosis, dealing with various emotions may not be easy at first. But working through your feelings can help lower your stress. If sadness and anxiety grow stronger over time, talk with your doctor.
- Peer-to-peer support – Meet and talk to people who understand your situation and have gone through the same experiences with cancer, so you have the emotional support you need.
- Get informed – Take actions to learn more about your cancer diagnosis and treatment options, only if this step is comfortable for you. When doing research, keep in mind to consult only unbiased and trustworthy sources.
- Understand your rights as a patient – Learn how your healthcare provider can help, understand the decisions to make about cancer care, and figure out how to access your medical records.
- Deal with the financial shock – Battling cancer involves many health-related expenses such as medicines, equipment, doctor’s fees, transportation, accommodation, and complementary therapies. This may also mean a loss of income if you or your spouse has to leave work. Its financial impact can be a source of stress, but keep in mind to focus more on your treatment and recovery.
How to secure your treatment?
The focus of cancer therapy is to achieve a cure for a patient’s cancer to live an average lifespan. Depending on the case, this may or may not be possible. The treatment can be used to reduce cancer or delay its progression so that the patient can remain symptom-free for as long as possible.
Securing yourself with a health plan that covers cancer is worth the risk if you have:
- A family history of cancer means you are at risk or genetically prone to acquire this disease.
- Regular and intense exposure to carcinogens, like smoke and ultraviolet radiation
- No health insurance coverage
How much are we talking about when dealing with cancer?
Every cancer condition and treatment are unique. There are many other factors that need to be considered to fully understand how the patient will be treated and the impact of those factors to the treatment expenses.
Below are some figures on cancer treatment expenses based on our client claims and other sources:
Meanwhile, we have over USD 150,000 claims for a series of chemotherapy. This is for A+ client who is still currently undergoing treatment for a stage IV cancer:
Our client’s health is our topmost priority. A+ International Healthcare wanted him to focus on his recovery without worrying about his medical expenses’ crushing weight. Therefore, having health insurance with cancer protection may lessen your financial stress, so you can focus on taking care of your health and getting well.
Secure your health and finances with A+ International Healthcare
Facing a critical illness like cancer can be extremely expensive and can result in poor credit or even bankruptcy without medical insurance. It is crucial to have coverage that protects you wherever you are and whenever you need it.
When you have an international health plan, you get peace of mind knowing that you will not have to jeopardize your financial stability whatever happens to your health. And above all, you get to enjoy first-class healthcare and receive the necessary treatments for your recovery.
For as low as $38/month with cancer protection, EasyCare+ gives you international protection, whether you plan to travel or if you want to get the best healthcare locally. Each of our health plans tailors to your specific needs. You can access a network of over 10,000 doctors, hospitals, and clinics in more than 150 countries.
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