A courageous outlook, albeit seldom seen. Generally, cancer patients struggle with issues of diagnosis and treatment. Shock and disbelief are usually immediate reactions to the diagnosis. Mixed emotions of anxiety, anger and depression follow as it sinks in. As options and treatment plans are discussed, the patient starts to adjust and prepare for the next steps.

The problem with cancer is its constantly increasing incidence rates. The statistics from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) show that cancer cases in India are rising[i] at an alarming rate and the situation isn’t going to improve going by ICMR projections for 2020[ii].

Cancer can be life-threatening and those afflicted may also end up emptying their bank account to get treatment for such ailments. However, there is good news – an insurance policy that provides a lump-sum pay out on cancer diagnosis. Commonly known as cancer plans in India, these insurance policies can provide a much needed safety net to secure your finances, if you are diagnosed with any type of cancer. But how can you choose a cancer plan that suits your requirement, read on to find out.

When you were in school, you would have ignored cough and tolerated the cold because studies took precedence above all else. When you began working, your office chair hurt your back, but you seldom paid attention. As you packed your child’s bag in the morning, your arm felt numb. Stop; don’t let this be another life stage when you give your health the second priority.

Your health should come first, every time. Your hectic schedules and exhausting lifestyle can take a toll on your health someday. Lifestyle diseases are on the rise, and conditions like coronary heart disease, diabetes and cancer are becoming all too common. They are no longer diseases of old age, rather a bane of our lifestyles.