A+ Experience: How A+ Is Helping a Client in Thailand in His Battle With Stage IV Cancer
Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020, according to the World Health Organization. The most common causes of cancer death were lung, colon and rectum, liver, stomach, and breast.
Many people feel confused, uncertain, or scared when they find out they have cancer. Some lose their jobs because they need time off to get medical care or attend medical appointments. These financial pressures may cause anxiety in both the patient and family members.
High-quality medical care is crucial to a cancer patient’s long-term survival and health. Cancer treatments can last six months or more and vary greatly in their costs, depending on the type of treatment chosen, but are generally costly.
Cancer Treatment Options
There are several types of treatments available for cancer including:
- Chemotherapy — A combination of drugs that destroy cancer cells and stop them from spreading
- Radiotherapy — Uses high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors
- Surgery — Removing all or part of a tumor and some of the surrounding tissue so they can’t grow back again
- Anti-angiogenesis therapy — Drugs that block the blood supply going to tumors so they can’t grow any bigger
- Immunotherapy — Drugs that help boost the body’s immune system so it can fight off cancer cells on its own. These work best in combination with other treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy.
The importance of health insurance with cancer cover
Treatment for cancer can include surgery to remove cancerous tumors or radiation therapy to treat cancer in the body. These treatments can be very expensive and if you do not have any form of insurance or private health care, then it could set you back thousands of dollars.
Here are some crucial reasons why cancer protection is an important benefit when getting a health insurance plan:
- Medical bills are the number one cause of bankruptcy — There are a couple of reasons people end up in such dire financial straits because of their health care costs. Turning to your assets is often the only way to pay for critical illness treatment and to cover other expenses that may arise. Another is that they delay seeking treatment until an illness has progressed to a serious stage, incurring higher costs for treatment and medications.
- Immediate and quality medical attention — Cancer treatments are expensive and sometimes painful when you delay getting help. Instead of waiting for days or weeks to see specialists or get treated, you will be able to get the immediate care that you need with health insurance. This means you have access to a wide range of medical services, without being concerned about the cost.
- Peace of mind — When you are protected by an insurance policy from any financial crisis, it is an assurance that your family can still be taken care of even if something bad happens to you. If one is financially capable, getting a health insurance policy is a wise move for anyone who values and wants to protect their family.
In the event of a critical illness like cancer, it is crucial to have sufficient cover and support from your insurance policy. You’ll want enough coverage that you have enough money to continue living comfortably without having to worry about financial strain from paying for expensive treatments.
Our client’s long battle with cancer with the hope of full recovery
There is nothing more precious than a person’s life and health. Our client’s personal and physical struggles are unimaginable with repeated tests, chemotherapy, and medical procedures over a year.
With over one year of ongoing treatment and chemotherapy sessions, his medical bill has already escalated to over US$300K and rising. A+ International Healthcare will continue to support our client with his struggle and cover the necessary expenses. With A+ Cancer Cover, we are removing the extra stress related to hospital expenses so the client can focus on his physical and psychological challenges related to his condition.
This is because we understand the importance of having a reliable partner, especially during times of need.
Secure your health and finances with A+ International Healthcare
In a world where even healthy people can be struck with expensive conditions, it’s smart to take stock of every possible avenue for financial protection. We are committed to providing the very best healthcare options for every patient and their family—helping our clients get back on their feet, physically and financially, when they need us most.
With our affordable international healthcare, you get peace of mind knowing that you will not have to jeopardize your financial stability if you are ever faced with a critical illness like cancer. And above all, you get to enjoy first-class healthcare and receive the necessary treatments for your recovery.
If you’re looking for an affordable expat insurance in Thailand and other countries in Southeast Asia, EasyCare+ gives you international protection, whether you plan to travel or if you want to get the best healthcare locally. For as low as $38/month with cancer protection, you can have access to a network of over 10,000 doctors, hospitals, and clinics in more than 150 countries.
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Since 2008, A+ International Healthcare has been providing best-in-class medical health plans around the world. To know more about our products and services, visit http://www.aplusii.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more updates.
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