Understanding cancer allows you to better cope with and combat the condition. Read on to find information to help you understand cancer, what it is and how it is treated, as well as facts on how MultiChoice Medical Aid Scheme covers cancer treatment.
What you need to do before your treatment
Tell us if you're diagnosed with cancer and we'll register you on our Oncology Programme. If you are diagnosed with cancer, you need to register on the Oncology Programme to have access to the Oncology Benefit. In order to register, you or your treating doctor must email us a copy of your laboratory results confirming your diagnosis to oncology@mcmas.co.za or call us on 0860 11 66 33 for assistance.
Understanding Cancer
Understanding cancer allows you to better cope with and combat the condition.
How to tell your children about your cancer diagnosis
Cancer never happens in isolation. Your diagnosis will have far-reaching effects on all your loved ones, including your children.
Engaging with your employer about your cancer
It isn't easy to share your cancer diagnosis with others, especially if you're still battling to come to terms with it yourself.
You've just been diagnosed: now what?
"Cancer." Hearing your doctor utter the word can be a heart-stopping moment, coupled with shock, disbe-lief and terror.
Navigating your Cancer Journey
'You're not alone'. While these three little words may offer little comfort while you're reeling from the shock of being newly diagnosed, it's an absolute given that no one ever faces their cancer journey in isolation.
Engaging with your family and friends
Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be highly stressful. The trauma and intense feelings of shock, fear, hopelessness and helplessness that patients experience are also felt by loved ones, who may be unsure what to say or do to help.
Cancer - The Basics
Find answers to first-step questions about cancer. Understand cancer's development, the variety of cancer classifications, prevalence and key signs and symptoms.
