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Sanlam Cancer Benefit

Get financial cover against the unexpected costs of cancer.

No one wants to think about getting cancer, but on average 100 000 South Africans are diagnosed with cancer every year. In fact, Sanlam’s claims statistics show that cancer makes up 60% of severe illness claims over the last 6 years. That’s why we designed the Sanlam Cancer Benefit to help you be financially confident should you be diagnosed.

Even with medical aid and gap cover, cancer treatment can be very expensive and place a heavy strain on your finances. The Sanlam Cancer Benefit is there to give you and your family proper financial security against the unexpected costs of a diagnosis, like travel to treatment centres, employing a carer for your children and missed work days.

About the Benefit

Learn more about Sanlam’s cancer products.

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Facts about Cancer

Read up on the cancer statistics.

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HAVING THE RIGHT SUPPORT CAN GET YOU THROUGH THE UNTHINKABLE.

CANSA Tele Counselling

Cancer doesn’t just take a physical toll, but an emotional one too. CANSA’s Tele Counselling service makes it even easier to get the information and support you need by offering confidential, professional, cancer-specific counselling over the phone to cancer patients, caregivers and families of those affected by the disease.

  • It’s free.
  • Operating hours: Mondays to Fridays, 8 am - 4:30 pm.
  • You don’t have to leave your home or travel anywhere.
  • It’s available in seven languages (English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa, isiZulu, siSwati, Sesotho and Setswana).
  • You’ll speak to a trained counsellor who understands what you’re going through and can answer all your questions.
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Financial support is crucial, but cancer screenings are just as important in order to safeguard your future. The earlier the disease is detected, the more effectively it can be treated and the better your chance of recovery.

Get a cancer screening at your doctor today or visit cansa.org.za for more information.

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About the Cancer Benefit

The Sanlam Severe Illness Cancer Benefit is designed to provide you with cover in the event of cancer diagnosis.

The Cancer Benefit covers you for a wide range of cancers and related illnesses including:

  • Cancers, tumours, leukaemias and lymphomas
  • Early cancers including early prostate cancer and female cancers
  • Cover for diagnosis of cancers not on our list, which causes severe damage

There are certain cancers that have a poor diagnosis even in their early stages, and they tend to require aggressive initial treatments and instant changes in lifestyle. Sanlam will pay 100% for these cancers, some of which include oesophageal, liver, lung, pancreatic, stomach and tongue cancer.

The Cancer Benefit is available as individual benefits, or can be selected in combination with other benefits, including other severe illness benefits.

The Reality of Cancer in South Africa

Cancer affects most of us, whether directly or indirectly – but how much do you actually know about this illness? The numbers speak for themselves. Hover over the circles to see the statistics.

SOURCE: CANSA website. Please also refer to the website of the World Health Organisation for more information about global cancer statistics.

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To ensure that you get the appropriate cancer cover to suit your needs, get in touch with a financial planner for more information on the available options.

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