I am so sorry; nothing could be worse for a parent than having a seriously-ill child. While I believe it is correct that you get your results quicker in private treatment it can be that there is better treatment in the NHS - but I am told (anecdotally) that it depends on the area where you live.  Here in London we have some excellent cancer treatment places.  NHS Trusts have the ability to purchase the most up-to-date equipment and their performance is scrutinised.  Perhaps you should do a bit of research on your local  hospital before making a decision.  Of course  you would sell your souls to get the best treatment for your daughter.  Since starting this post I have found some information on the subject on this website so am attaching a link for you.  My very best wishes.  Annie

www.cancerresearchuk.org/.../private-nhs

Hi,

I agree with Annie, I've heard it's a bit of a postcode lottery too. We're in Cardiff, two minutes from an amazing hospital. When they're actually doing something bar a few nasty nurses, they're great. The problem is with continuity and waiting times. We waited three weeks for an "urgent" biopsy just because the only doctor who could do it was on leave for a while. Then the palliative care team were fully booked and so we waited three weeks for an appointment with them. Then they had a disagreement with his GP and he refused to give the prescription they wanted for dad and we still haven't had it!! It's being "discussed". Dad needs an occupational therapist for severe neck pain he's been referred but again two weeks later no appointment as yet and even after she comes they've said it takes at least a week to put in place what she decides he needs so it's not really happening for him. I am sure privately this wouldn't happen. But yes, if you're in an area like Annie and are lucky and it's going ok so far maybe wait and see. I would sell my soul for my girls too so I feel your pain and I think with babies they are more on the ball too. But for eg my 7 year old has constipation, the waiting list for an appointment is 1 year! We waited a year. A year and my daughter was in pain and referred by A and E. I just don't know. It's great to have the option of private care if you do need it though. Bestest wishes. Xxxxxx

Talk to your Oncologist. 

Most NHS cancer centres now have private clinics for patients with private insurance cover just Google the hospital name plus private care and you should find their contact details. 

These may be controversial but it’s your baby and at least if you go to a clinic associated with an NHS cancer centre you’ll have the same experts involved. 

If they don’t, your Oncologist will be able to point you down the right track to avoid any complications between NHS and private health care which need to be kept separate (see www.nhs.uk/.../ ).

Good luck

Dave