Just wanted to make sure that people were aware of this as it was news to me.  My insurer (like others) will pay £50 (some may pay more) for each outpatient treatment (chemotherapy, radiography and maybe others), this obviously adds up given the number of treatments some of us are having.  There's a limit with mine of £5k, and also, surprisingly, if you've started treatment can also claim retrospectively...rather unlike any other insurance I've come across.

I will not be looking a £1k gifthorse in the mouth...

Also of note that even if you don't choose to go down the private route they can still provide support for you.

Good luck to all X