The cost associated with cancer are notoriously high. Not all of the treatments are covered or approved by your current Health Insurance plan. 

A Cancer Policy is an additional insurance option designed to provide financial support should be diagnosis with Cancer. Some cancer plans also provide coverage for recurrent cancer as well. 

The treatment of cancer is highly stressful and treatments may be long and involved plus unpleasant. Cancer may keep you out of work for a period of time as well.

Unfortunately, many employers do not offer short term disability insurance. A cancer policy helps protect your assets should you be diagnosed and may even help cover bills and transportation and other services.