CI can reduce financial stress of surviving cancer

The call follows a report from Macmillan Cancer Support which reveals that survivors often go on to struggle with other serious illnesses. The charity says that thanks to modern medical techniques five year survival rates are higher than they have ever been - but that many patients do not appreciate the lasting impact of cancer and its treatment. However, people may have to take extended time off work to make the treatment most effective, which can have implications on family finances, especially if the main income stream stops. Roger Edwards, proposition director for Bright Grey a...