Different strokes

Until recently, many cancer sufferers have been happy to receive care on the NHS. But the rising cost of new drugs and treatments is forcing many local authorities to limit treatment, leading to the postcode lottery that is covered so much in the media. With cancer awareness at an all-time high - more than one in three people are destined to get a diagnosis in their lifetime - this bad press is prompting more people to turn to the private sector for peace of mind. But are insurers delivering the goods? Cancer cover varies substantially across the individual private medical insurance (PMI)...