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Cancer Facts & Symptoms

How Employers Can Support Employees Facing Cancer

Being diagnosed with cancer is a life-altering experience, affecting not just the individual but also their workplace. As an employer, creating a supportive environment isn’t just the right thing to do, it also helps keep your team engaged and productive. A little flexibility, understanding, and practical support can make a world of difference for employees managing their health while staying on the job.

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Health Cover

Platinum Life’s Money-Back Benefit in Insurance Explained

Healthcare cover is becoming more valuable than ever, thanks to the money-back benefit in insurance policies offered by Platinum Life. However, to allay any fears about wasted premiums, complicated claim processes or shifting policy terms, it’s essential to understand how these benefits work and why they are especially relevant to anyone considering cancer cover.

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Cancer Facts & Symptoms

Understanding female-specific cancer cover

If you’ve ever wondered whether insurance could empower you in the fight against cancer, or if you need female-specific cancers insurance explained, read on. It’s more than another policy; it’s a financial lifeline that offers you control and peace of mind at a time when you most need it.

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Cancer Facts & Symptoms

Late effects of cancer treatment

Although your cancer treatment has come to an end, it’s important to be aware that some effects of the treatment may continue to emerge over time. The therapies that played a critical role in saving your life can also lead to side effects that appear well after treatment has finished.

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Cancer Facts & Symptoms

What you need to know about breastfeeding and breast cancer

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide, with nearly one in eight women developing some form of the disease during their lifetime. For women who are breastfeeding or pumping, this period often makes them more aware of breast health due to the rapid and noticeable changes that occur in the body during lactation.

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Health Cover

The Severe Illness Benefit You Can’t Afford to Ignore

Facing a severe illness is a daunting experience, not only due to health concerns but also because of the significant financial strain it can impose. This is where a severe illness benefit becomes indispensable. However, many South Africans rely solely on medical aid schemes and hospital cash plans, which frequently fall short when it comes to covering the added costs associated with long-term treatment.

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Healthy Lifestyle

Sunshine and Healing: Why Getting Outdoors Matters More Than You Think

When you’re sick or recovering, the last thing you want to hear is someone telling you to “get some fresh air.” Between the exhaustion, the aches, and feeling like a shadow of yourself, even opening the front door can feel overwhelming. Your bed becomes your sanctuary, and the outside world feels impossibly far away.

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Cancer Facts & Symptoms

Facts about Cancer Insurance Coverage

Every year, cancer affects millions of people worldwide, and South Africa has been experiencing rising rates of malignancy across all demographics. While medical aids offer some protection, cancer insurance coverage provides those affected with targeted financial support that can be crucial during their treatment and recovery periods.

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We have moved! Platinum Life is thrilled to announce that our new Corporate Head Office address is 21 9th Street, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg.
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We’re moving! Platinum Life is thrilled to announce that our new Corporate Head Office address will be 21 on 9th Street, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, as from the 1st of May 2025.
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