Cancer treatment for overseas visitors

You might be able to have cancer treatment in the UK if you’re from overseas. National Health Service (NHS) treatment might be available in certain circumstances. Or you might consider private treatment. 

We have information on how to find cancer organisations in your own country.

NHS cancer treatment for overseas visitors

Some people from overseas might be able to have National Health Service treatment in certain situations.

Private treatment in the UK for overseas visitors

Anyone from overseas can come to the UK for private treatment if they can afford to pay for it. But it's important to think about this carefully.

Overseas organisations and cancer information in other languages

See where you can find international cancer organisations and online cancer information in other languages.

Last reviewed: 
29 Sep 2023
Next review due: 
29 Sep 2026