Zurich Cancer Support service - employee information
Group Income Protection Cancer Support service
Cancer is a devastating disease. We understand that anyone dealing with a cancer diagnosis may need specialist support, reassurance or care.
Our Cancer Support service is available to those covered by a Zurich Group Income Protection policy. We offer access to tailored support and guidance at any point throughout your cancer journey. Whether you're waiting for a diagnosis, going through treatment, in recovery, or supporting a loved one with cancer, we're here to help.
How can we help?
Our experience means you’re in good hands, and you can rely on us to help you while you focus on your recovery.
We'll listen to you
Once we have a clear picture of your situation, we’ll be able to suggest and agree any practical advice and support you need including:
- Discussing your diagnosis and treatment, what to expect and answer any questions you have
- Coping with side effects
- Advocating for you with your treatment providers
- Discussing your health, wellbeing and recovery
- Providing support for other things you may need help with that haven’t yet been addressed
- Support if you’re struggling with anxiety or have any worries you’d like to discuss
- Keeping in touch with you, your employer and your treatment providers throughout
We'll support you with other concerns
There may be other aspects of your life affected by your diagnosis. We can help with:
- Managing the impact of your diagnosis on your loved ones, including suggesting resources that you can share with them
- Financial concerns and signposting you to appropriate financial support, if needed
- Managing your emotional wellbeing
- Decision-making discussion and support
- Health and wellbeing advice or other health concerns you may have
- Accessing further support
If all you need is a chat, our friendly nurses will be happy to talk to you.
Find out more about our Cancer Support service
Listen to Amanda Ingham, Cancer Support nurse, talk about how Zurich can support those dealing with cancer.
Zurich Cancer Support case studies
Discover how we've helped people manage their transition back to work, with support from our rehabilitation nurses.
Katherine's story
After being diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, Katherine, shares the moment support mattered most. Through the Zurich Cancer Support service, available through her employer’s Group Income Protection cover, Katherine was introduced to Amanda, a dedicated cancer support nurse who became a significant part of her recovery. Read Katherine’s story.
I was told you have breast cancer called triple negative and it's aggressive. It's changed my life and I now have to adapt to a new normal, but it's changed my life in positive ways as well.
Hi, my name's Katherine. I am a mum of two boys. I have been married to my husband for 25 years and we met when we were 18. I have worked in the financial industry for 30 years. I love my career. I have a very happy life.
I regularly had breast checks. I went for my annual appointment and I had the cyst. It wouldn't drain, so biopsies were taken.
About a week later, I went back to see my consultant and on this instance, I was told you have breast cancer and it's aggressive.
Had I walked out of that room that day and not had that cyst drained, I would have been facing a very different diagnosis.
A few months later. Immediately everything kicks off. I was able to have surgery within 4 weeks and then you embark on a real pathway of treatment that you have no idea how it's going to impact you.
I really struggled not feeling like myself, not looking like myself. That's where I really struggled. I couldn't look in the mirror. So, when your treatment comes to an end, it's like falling off a cliff. That's when I realised I needed the Zurich Cancer Support service.
So, when Katherine came to me, she'd actually received her diagnosis about 10 months before.
My role was predominantly to support her with managing the effects that the treatment had had on her body and on her emotionally.
For lots of people, and for Katherine as well, one of the main worries when their treatment finishes is the loss of that security blanket of that regular contact with their clinical team.
Meeting Amanda today, I'm, I'm excited. It's going to be very emotional. I've only spoken to Amanda on the phone, but she's done so much to help me and get me through.
You need somebody who has a level of understanding, has that time to spend talking, really getting to know people because they are about so much more than their cancer diagnosis.
Knowing that Amanda was there if I needed to talk to her was the support that I didn't know I needed.
She's been a significant part of my recovery. As somebody who is happy to speak, that using my voice is really important to raise awareness for triple negative breast cancer.
Without Zurich and meeting Amanda, I would have had no idea the impact that my voice could have.
Caroline's story
Caroline was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer aged 29. Fortunately, her employer had a Group Income Protection policy with Zurich. After a successful clinical trial, Caroline was told there was no longer any evidence of disease, and she was able to return to work. Read Caroline’s story.
Katherine's story
After being diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, Katherine, shares the moment support mattered most. Through the Zurich Cancer Support service, available through her employer’s Group Income Protection cover, Katherine was introduced to Amanda, a dedicated cancer support nurse who became a significant part of her recovery. Read Katherine’s story.
I was told you have breast cancer called triple negative and it's aggressive. It's changed my life and I now have to adapt to a new normal, but it's changed my life in positive ways as well.
Hi, my name's Katherine. I am a mum of two boys. I have been married to my husband for 25 years and we met when we were 18. I have worked in the financial industry for 30 years. I love my career. I have a very happy life.
I regularly had breast checks. I went for my annual appointment and I had the cyst. It wouldn't drain, so biopsies were taken.
About a week later, I went back to see my consultant and on this instance, I was told you have breast cancer and it's aggressive.
Had I walked out of that room that day and not had that cyst drained, I would have been facing a very different diagnosis.
A few months later. Immediately everything kicks off. I was able to have surgery within 4 weeks and then you embark on a real pathway of treatment that you have no idea how it's going to impact you.
I really struggled not feeling like myself, not looking like myself. That's where I really struggled. I couldn't look in the mirror. So, when your treatment comes to an end, it's like falling off a cliff. That's when I realised I needed the Zurich Cancer Support service.
So, when Katherine came to me, she'd actually received her diagnosis about 10 months before.
My role was predominantly to support her with managing the effects that the treatment had had on her body and on her emotionally.
For lots of people, and for Katherine as well, one of the main worries when their treatment finishes is the loss of that security blanket of that regular contact with their clinical team.
Meeting Amanda today, I'm, I'm excited. It's going to be very emotional. I've only spoken to Amanda on the phone, but she's done so much to help me and get me through.
You need somebody who has a level of understanding, has that time to spend talking, really getting to know people because they are about so much more than their cancer diagnosis.
Knowing that Amanda was there if I needed to talk to her was the support that I didn't know I needed.
She's been a significant part of my recovery. As somebody who is happy to speak, that using my voice is really important to raise awareness for triple negative breast cancer.
Without Zurich and meeting Amanda, I would have had no idea the impact that my voice could have.
Caroline's story
Caroline was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer aged 29. Fortunately, her employer had a Group Income Protection policy with Zurich. After a successful clinical trial, Caroline was told there was no longer any evidence of disease, and she was able to return to work. Read Caroline’s story.
How do I access Zurich Cancer Support?
If you’d like to speak to one of our nurses, ask your HR team (if you have one) or speak to your employer and they’ll be able to put you in touch.
We’ll contact you to arrange a convenient time to talk and whatever your challenges are, we’re here to support you.