Precision Cancer Medicine
Why use Precision Cancer Medicine?
Giving your client fast access to a personalised treatment plan based on their specific type and cause of cancer.
There are over 200 types of cancer but every tumour is unique. Having a detailed understanding of your clients tumour at a genetic and molecular level allows for the development of a personalised treatment plan that may improve their outcome.
In addition, if a genetic or hereditary element to the cancer is found that could affect siblings and children, counselling and testing would also be provided to them should they choose.
How does the Precision Cancer Medicine process work?
Leading edge molecular profiling such as next generational sequencing requires a biopsy sample. It may be possible to use an existing sample, if available, or the case manager can arrange for a new sample to be collected.
The biopsy sample is examined and analysed providing a report that outlines the most accurate treatment plan possible, a precise prognosis and an assessment of treatment resistance. This is discussed with the client and their treating oncologist.
Precision Cancer Medicine benefits
- Understand the genetic make-up of the cancer to allow for a personalised treatment plan and a more accurate prognosis.
- If the cancer has a hereditary or genetic component, siblings and children may also have testing and counselling, to help them make decisions about their future health.
Keep in mind
- The cancer diagnosis needs to be made by a doctor in the UK, EU, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland or USA.
- This service is available once per unique cancer diagnosis.
- The cancer must be either:
- Not responding to 1st line treatment
- Diagnosed as stage 3 or 4
- From an unknown primary source or
- A rare form of cancer.
Learn more about the other services Accelerate has to offer:
Virtual Consultant
Following a referral from a GP or physician to investigate symptoms related to cancer, heart or neurological conditions:
- Fast access to UK consultants, meaning your client gets a quicker diagnosis.
- Your clients choice of who they see.
- A case manager can help guide your client through the process.
Private Diagnostics Plus
Following the Virtual Consultation:
- Fast access to diagnostics tests.
- Access to tests that might not be available through public healthcare.
- Your client can choose a testing centre that’s most convenient for them.
Second Medical Opinion
If unsure about an existing diagnosis or treatment plan:
- Peace of mind that the correct diagnosis and treatment plan is in place.
- Offers clients more choice when making health decisions with alternative options that may not be available in the UK.
- Access to a pool of global experts.
- Comprehensive report and recommendations.
Cancer Clinical Trial Support
If no approved cancer treatment available:
- Opportunity to receive treatments not yet available.
- Access to trials overseas as well as in the UK.
- Help with navigating the process of sourcing relevant and available clinical trials.
- A case manager will arrange the logistics of the trial.
- Travel with up to two family members or companions, (three if the claim is for a child).
- Travel, accommodation and daily allowance covered.
Global Treatment Plus
On receiving treatment plan recommendations:
- Medical treatment for cancer, heart surgery, neurosurgery and selected transplants at some of the leading hospitals in the world.
- The chance to receive treatments that might not be offered through public healthcare in the UK.
- Travel with up to two family members or companions, (three if the claim is for a child).
- Travel, accommodation and daily allowance covered.
- Follow up care and continuing medication expenses are also covered.
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