Aviva extends cancer cover to include non-NHS drugs

Its new regime includes the removal of previous benefit limits for some cancer drugs, bone related treatments and scans and rehabilitation. The provider has also pledged to cover cancer treatments recommended by medical specialists in full, while following cancer treatment, aftercare benefits including consultations with dieticians and help with the costs of wigs and external prostheses are included. Treatment cover now includes chemotherapy, radiotherapy and targeted therapies such as Herceptin and Avastin, as well as cover for unlicensed drugs not readily available from the NHS. ...