Bupa UK Insurance and Cromwell Hospital have launched a specialist centre for prostate cancer, with plans to further extend the network next year.
Bupa health insurance customers worried about symptoms can get an appointment at a specialist centre for prostate cancer within two working days.
There they can have all initial diagnostic tests and scans in the same appointment. If necessary, customers will be treated within 31 days of calling Bupa.
The insurer launched its network of specialist centres for breast cancer in 2019.
Last year it launched a specialist bowel cancer pathway and expanded the network this summer to include HCA hospitals.
Alex Perry, CEO of Bupa UK Insurance said: “With cancer, speed is of the essence, and we know that early diagnosis leads to better outcomes.
“Analysis of data from our Specialist Centres for breast cancer shows that we’re helping customers get a diagnosis much quicker, and at earlier stages, when it’s easier to treat.
“That’s why we’re expanding our specialist centres with the Cromwell Hospital to include prostate cancer, so more customers can get fast access to the treatment they need.”
Philip Luce, CEO for Cromwell Hospital, added: “We’re proud to be working with Bupa UK Insurance to be a specialist centre for prostate cancer, providing quick diagnosis, faster access to treatment and the latest technology to aid quicker recovery and help to save lives.”