- A Health Wake-Up Call and a Financial One
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among South African men, with nearly 13,000 cases reported in 2022. While risk increases with age, more younger men, even under 40, are being diagnosed, particularly those with a family history or of African ancestry. Early screening saves lives, but it also protects your financial future.
The Financial Reality
A diagnosis often means:
- Time off work and reduced income
- Medical shortfalls and out-of-pocket treatment costs
- Additional expenses for rehabilitation, travel, support, and lifestyle changes
Even with medical aid, cancer treatment can leave significant shortfalls. Without proper planning, families feel the financial impact long after the illness.
How to Protect Yourself
- Screen early: especially if you’re 40 years+ or high-risk
- Critical Illness Cover to fund treatment and cover shortfalls
- Income Protection to replace your salary during recovery
- Gap Cover for private specialist treatments
- Life & Estate Planning to safeguard your dependants
How Stenvest Risk and Financial Planning Can Help
At Stenvest, our service to you includes:
- A full review of your current risk-covers (critical illness, income protection, life, gap cover) aligned with your age, health status, family situation, and financial obligations.
- Tailored advice: we’ll assess whether your current cover is sufficient given the rising cancer risks (including prostate cancer) and whether you are optimally positioned.
- Guidance on how to integrate health-screening recommendations into your financial planning.
- Scenario modelling: for example, what happens if you are diagnosed in 5 years’ time, are off work for 6 months, and have high treatment costs? What cover do you need now to buffer your family?
- Ongoing review: as your life changes (career progression, dependents, health changes), we ensure your protection remains aligned.
Take Action Now
Proactive screening and proactive planning give you peace of mind.
Let Stenvest help you protect your health, your income, and your family’s future.
Contact us today to book a confidential consultation at admin@stenvest.co.za or 021 595 4630.