PCFCL Cancer – Case Study
This case study features Erick, a 40-year-old self-employed individual who approached the Insurance Surgery to obtain cancer life insurance. Unfortunately, he had been diagnosed in 2019 with a rare form of cancer known as Primary Cutaneous Follicular Centre Lymphoma. Thankfully, Ericks cancer had been treated successfully. What is Primary Cutaneous Follicular Centre Lymphoma (PCFCL): PCFCL […]
Stroke – Case Study
Jane was a healthy, vibrant 52-year-old when she suffered a stroke. After months of rehabilitation and therapy, she was almost back to feeling herself. The stroke left her with a high risk of stroke recurrence. Jane realised that your life can be turned upside down in a second, so she wanted to protect her family if the […]
Parkinson’s Disease – Case Study
Adam was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at the age of 26. At 26 years old, life was just starting to take shape for Adam. He had a great job, loving wife and beautiful daughter – with lots of plans for the future. But that all changed one day when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. It […]
How to gain mental and financial resilience this winter
Christmas is fast approaching… For many of us, it signifies excitement, joy, family connection, love, and kindness. However, despite the delight that the festive season brings to many, not everyone shares the ebullience that it brings. In fact, Christmas can be a notoriously burdensome time, particularly if you have difficulties with mental health. To some, […]
Me, My Brother And Our Balls: Love Island Star Chris Hughes’ Documentary About Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer is a relatively rare type of cancer, accounting for just 1% of all cancers that occur in men. Each year, around 2,300 men are diagnosed. Catching the cancer early is important. Reducing the risk that the cancer has spread to other parts of the body at any stage of testicular cancer is also […]
Strictly Amy: Crohn’s and me
An incredible documentary by Strictly professional dancer Amy Dowden aired on BBC one Wales on Thursday 15th October 2020, detailing her inspirational journey with Crohn’s disease. After first having symptoms as a child, she wasn’t officially diagnosed until she was 19. This can be a common issue for Crohn’s sufferers, as there are so many […]