Coping with the diagnosis
A cancer diagnosis can change everything: your health, your family life, and even your career. That’s why comprehensive coverage matters: you can concentrate on your recovery, knowing your benefits are there to support you.
Depending on your Desjardins Insurance group plan, you may have access to critical illness benefits and a range of paramedical and home-care services to support your needs. These coverages reflect our commitment to your well-being and help you feel empowered and engaged throughout your journey.
Available coverages
Cancer screening tests
Early detection tests such as FIT (fecal immunochemical test) are available.
Second medical opinion
Experts can review a diagnosis or complex treatment plan—to help your employees make decisions with confidence.
Critical illness benefits
To relieve financial stress, a partial or complete benefit payment can be made upon diagnosis of an eligible illness (such as certain cancers).
Accelerated drug authorizations
Requests for cancer medications are processed within 48 to 72 hours.
Essential therapeutic equipment and prostheses
Coverage is available for cold caps to reduce or prevent hair loss during chemotherapy, and for wigs, post-mastectomy bras and other types of prostheses.
Nutrition services
Coverage is available for consultations with registered nutritionists and dietitians. Preferential rates are available through our partner Constant Health—see the Partnerships section for more details.
Home nursing care
Professional services are available to support recovery.
Home care services
Coverage is available to provide assistance for medical needs and day-to-day activities such as eating, getting dressed and regular housework.
Statistic
of cancer patients say that personalized nutritional support has improved their quality of life and energy levels.
In fact, nutrition plays a key role in how patients tolerate and respond to cancer treatments. The right nutrients boost their immune system, reduce fatigue and optimize recovery between chemotherapy or radiation therapy sessions.
* Revue Nutrition & Cancer, Laval University, 2022
Statistic
of cancer patients say that personalized nutritional support has improved their quality of life and energy levels.
In fact, nutrition plays a key role in how patients tolerate and respond to cancer treatments. The right nutrients boost their immune system, reduce fatigue and optimize recovery between chemotherapy or radiation therapy sessions.
* Revue Nutrition & Cancer, Laval University, 2022
IMPORTANT: Please, refer to your insurance booklet or contact our Client Relations Centre to find out which products and services are included under your group insurance plan.
Malnutrition commonly occurs in cancer patients, impacting their quality of life and survival duration. However, nutritional intervention can be of great help.*
Nutrition indeed plays a key role in how patients tolerate and respond to cancer treatments. The right nutrients can boost their immune system, reduce fatigue and optimize recovery between chemotherapy or radiation therapy sessions1.
* Li, C., Zhang, S., Liu, Y. et al. Effects of nutritional interventions on cancer patients receiving neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Support Care Cancer 32, 583 (2024),https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00520-024-08780-0
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