29/07/2026
Navigating a prostate cancer diagnosis brings a lot of questions—medical and practical alike. If you have private health insurance, does it cover your treatment, and what options are actually included? 🩺💭
Our website breaks down everything you need to know about private prostate cancer care in the UK:
* What’s Typically Covered: Most major UK insurers (like BUPA, AXA Health, Vitality, Aviva, and Cigna) cover consultations, diagnostic tests, surgery, conventional radiotherapy, and follow-up care under full cancer plans.
* Advanced Treatments & Proton Beam Therapy: Specialty therapies like proton beam therapy often require separate pre-authorisation and clinical justification. The good news? Leading insurers are expanding access—such as BUPA, which now covers the 5-fraction proton beam therapy pathway at Proton International London for eligible patients.
* Pre-Existing Conditions: Understand how moratorium vs. fully underwritten policies treat prior symptoms, elevated PSA tests, or previous medical history.
* Alternative Options: What to do if your insurer doesn’t cover everything, from self-funding and payment plans to exploring NHS pathways.
Visit our website to understand the pre-authorisation process and how our team at Proton International London can support you every step of the way.