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Cancer support resource
Everyday choices matter: a resource for promoting cancer prevention, intervention and management
We have created this cancer support resource for individuals and employers to promote and support prevention, early intervention and treatment strategies. This is where you’ll find expert insights, action-oriented guidance on mental and physical health approaches to cancer prevention and management. And where we highlight the tools and resources available to eligible members.
At Aetna International, we’re committed to helping people on their path to better heath. Millions of lives could be saved each year by implementing prevention, early detection and management strategies1. Just as every person matters, so every healthy action counts.
Lowering your cancer risk
VIDEO: Help lower your cancer risk with six simple steps
A factual list of cancer-causing and cancer fighting foods
Breast cancer prevention: How you can reduce your risk of breast cancer
Male breast cancer: know the causes, know the signs
The damaging effects of smoking tobacco
A guide to health screenings and preventative care
Everyday holistic health habits to help prevent cancer
Physical fitness improves mental health
A comprehensive workforce mental health support resource
A mind-body approach to stress reduction
Feeling stressed? Effective management starts with recognising the signs
Reclaim your calm: how to tame a panic attack
11 health, wellness, stress and mindfulness techniques you can do in the office
Sleep: facts, stats and tips to help you get a better night’s sleep
Cancer support, tools and resources
More than 60 percent of Aetna International corporate and self-paying products, such as Aetna Summit and Aetna Pioneer, include cover for routine health checks including cancer screening as standard. Routine health checks are available as a buy-up option on the remaining 40 percent*. Find out more about the benefits and services available to members to help support cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and condition management.
Condition management support
One-nurse-one-member support for cancer patients. Help understanding what happens next, coordinating your treatment schedule, getting preauthorisation and much more.
Register or login to the Health Hub to contact the CARE team
Mindfulness-based stress reduction service (AWARE)**
Six sessions with an MBSR-trained health and wellness professional to help overcome stress or anxiety — to help reduce the risk of chronic disease or manage the symptoms.
Healthy choices support and coaching
Simple lifestyle changes can help reduce the risk of developing chronic conditions, including cancer.
Register or login to the Health Hub to contact the CARE team
Work-life services**
A concierge-style service available to help source service providers, make travel arrangements, or provide third party experts.
Management assistance services**
Management development coaching helping team leaders overcome everyday challenges to successfully handle day-to-day situations.
Health Hub
Access health and wellness articles and services in the Health Hub — your secure member website.
Build a stronger workforce with Aetna DNA***
Offer your employees the opportunity to get valuable, personalised insights about how they can be healthier and more productive while also enjoying greater job satisfaction. All through a simple DNA test they can do at home.
The app that puts quality health care at your fingertips****
With virtual care comes the ability to consult with a doctor from anywhere in the world, providing individuals and families with convenient access to quality health care.
Learn more about vHealth, our virtual care app
iConnectYou: care services in the palm of your hand**
An app that enables members to get in touch with many of our employee assistance services directly at the touch of a button.
Additional sources:
1 https://www.worldcancerday.org/what-cancer
* Percentages are an approximation as the Aetna International product mix varies regionally.
** Aetna International's employee assistance services are standard to Aetna Summit plans 2500, 4000, 5000 and 5000+. Programme delivery methods may vary by plan or region. Please contact your account manager or plan sponsor for more information. For members with other plans, such as Aetna Pioneer, assistance services are available as optional buy up benefits.
***Aetna DNA is currently available for eligible members in Europe and Asia Pacific (January 2020).
**** vHealth by Aetna is currently available to eligible members in a number of countries around the world including India, Asia Pacific, UAE and UK.
