
Discovery links higher cancer screening to earlier diagnosis
New data shows rising cancer diagnoses among members, but also increased screening and earlier detection, which DHMS links to improved survival outcomes.

New data shows rising cancer diagnoses among members, but also increased screening and earlier detection, which DHMS links to improved survival outcomes.

The ‘big four’ illnesses made up 73% of severe illness claims; cancer alone accounted for 68%, driven by breast and prostate cancers.

Breast cancer claims increased by 33%, and prostate cancer claims soared by 41%, the insurer’s data for 2024 shows.

Discovery Life’s claims data reveals rising risks, with increasing concerns about mental health and skin cancer.

Choosing the best life insurance for your clients is about more than comparing prices. It’s about ensuring the cover meets their unique risks and needs, from income protection to cancer care, says Bidvest Life’s Mark Neil.

Claims for cancer treatment and maintenance therapy rose by almost 8% in 2023.