When you choose HCA Healthcare UK, you benefit from:

• Fast, accurate diagnosis from experts using the latest technology.
• With more than 300 cancer specialists, we can ensure the right expert oversees your care, even in the most complex cases. 
• A multidisciplinary team (MDT) of cancer experts including specialists in oncology, surgery, radiology, pathology and other specialist areas of cancer treatment, all working together on your recommended treatment plan.
• Dedicated support from a clinical nurse specialist with extensive knowledge in your type of cancer.
• Complete treatment pathways, from screening and diagnostics to surgery, systemic therapies, radiotherapy, interventional radiology and ongoing support.
• Access to the latest systemic anti-cancer therapies, including some not widely available at other centres. 
• Access to innovative treatments, including robotically assisted surgery, targeted therapies and immunotherapies, precision radiotherapy, minimally invasive interventional procedures and emerging options such as histotripsy.
• Access to new and emerging drug therapies through our dedicated clinical trials facility, the Sarah Cannon Research Institute.  
• Access to genomic testing allows us to look at the characteristics of your individual tumour and can help guide personalised treatment plans.
• A focus on holistic care with a personalised care plan based on your physical, emotional and practical needs.
• All our hospitals and centres are rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

If you’re considering private cancer care, you can speak to your GP or a consultant about a referral – you’ll just need to ask for HCA UK. They can provide a referral letter, which you’ll bring with you when you come for a consultation.

You can choose your preferred consultant, who will lead and oversee every aspect of your care. If you aren’t sure which consultant you need to see, we can help you find an expert that’s right for you. Either way, you can be sure your care is being led by a highly experienced specialist in your type of cancer.

If you have private medical insurance (PMI), your insurer will usually need to approve or pre-authorise your consultation or treatment beforehand. This is normally a straightforward process. Simply contact your insurer with your referral details, and they’ll confirm what’s covered under your policy.

The cost of private cancer treatment in the UK varies depending on the type of cancer, the stage at diagnosis, and the treatment plan that’s recommended for you. We understand that transparency is important, so we aim to provide clear information about pricing wherever possible. If you’d like to explore typical costs or discuss your options, you can find more details here.

Treatment costs in London may differ from other parts of the UK. You can find more information about our locations and see which hospital or clinic is most convenient for you here.

Our patients and their families are at the centre of everything we do. 

We know a cancer diagnosis has a life-changing impact on you and your family. Our priority is to provide you with the best possible treatment plan, while supporting you and your loved ones with the emotional, physical and practical aspects of cancer.

Our expert teams will provide you with the help that’s right for you at the time that’s right for you. Whether that’s support with the emotional impact of your diagnosis, or with the physical impacts of treatment, either during your treatment or with the longer-term effects it may cause. We can support you with everything, including diet and exercise, body image and intimate relationships, psychological support, spirituality and managing the side effects of your treatment.

Yes. You can ask for a second opinion at any stage of your cancer diagnosis and treatment. Whether you’ve just been diagnosed with cancer, have a recommended treatment plan or have already started treatment, a second opinion can help you feel confident that you’re getting the very best treatment options available to you.

You may be advised of new treatment options, access to new and emerging therapies or clinical trials, or confirmation that you’ve been recommended the best treatment available – either way, it will help you make an informed decision about your treatment.

We continually invest in the latest technology and cancer innovations to ensure you have access to the most effective treatment options available. Whether it’s expanding our fleet of da Vinci robotic surgical systems, increasing access to highly targeted therapies, or upgrading our hospital environments, our focus is on providing exceptional cancer care. This ongoing investment, combined with the expertise of our teams, means you benefit from the very latest and most effective treatment options.

We’re committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support at every stage. All our hospitals and cancer treatment centres have been rated “Good” or “Outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). In addition, we continually achieve independent accreditations, including:

• Our LOC cancer treatment centres have achieved the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark.
• Our Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant centres are JACIE-accredited.
• Our in-house genomic tests are ISO-accredited.
• We’ve achieved the Myeloma UK Clinical Services Excellence Programme accreditation in both London and Manchester.
• We are the only private provider to have achieved the ESMO Designated Centre for Integrated Oncology and Palliative Care accreditation.

You can find out more about our quality standards and recognition here.