Precision CancerCare - employee information

Access to the latest cancer care technology

A cancer diagnosis can turn your world upside down; it can be a very difficult time. Our Precision CancerCare service, provided by Further offers you and your dependants fast access to the very latest in cancer care technology.

This service provides a personalised treatment plan based on the specific type and cause of cancer, using the latest tumour profiling technology.

By understanding the genetic make up of the cancer, Further can provide a customised treatment plan specific to the tumour's molecular profile, which can potentially improve outcomes, significantly reduce negative side effects of treatment, and help provide an overall better quality of life.

The service also delivers an expert clinical report which provides personalised guidance regarding cancer treatment options.

Precision CancerCare benefits

  • Genetic testing in world leading laboratories, reviewed by precision medicine experts
  • If a genetic or hereditary element to the cancer is found that could affect siblings and children, counselling and testing is offered to help them make decisions about their future health
  • An Expert Clinical Report with personalised treatment options
  • Navigation on clinical trials
  • Understanding the genetic make-up of the cancer means a more accurate prognosis
  • Co-ordination and collaboration with member’s treating clinician
  • This service is available once per unique cancer diagnosis
  • Access to Further's Second Medical Opinion+ service

Eligibility

In order to be eligible to access this service, the cancer must be either:

  • Not responding to 1st line treatment
  • Diagnosed as stage 3 or 4
  • From an unknown primary source or;
  • A rare form of cancer, which is defined as cancers with an incidence of <6/100,000 as per Macmillan Cancer Support

Accessing the service

Please speak to your employer to find out if you have access to this service and they’ll explain how to access it.

Please note: If your employer has let you know that you have access to the Precision CancerCare service, provided by Further,  you should also access the Second Medical Opinion+ service provided by Further (rather than HealthHero).

Important information

This service is not part of the insurance contract and is non-contractual. It is not provided by Zurich and can be amended or withdrawn at any time. This service is free to access.