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title: Pet Insurance for Cancer | Enroll in Pet Insurance That Covers Cancer Treatment in Dogs &amp; Cats - Embrace Pet Insurance
description: Discover affordable pet insurance for cancer in dogs & cats. Our pet insurance that covers cancer can afford peace of mind & save you from stressful treatment expenses. Learn more about how our cancer treatment coverage can help at Embrace Pet Insurance.
lastUpdated: 2025-10-02T19:05:46.000Z
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# Pet insurance coverage for cancer treatment


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## Cancer in dogs & cats


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Cancer affects dogs and cats just as it does humans. Sadly, the odds of pets getting cancer are much higher than you might expect.

- 1 in 4 pets are diagnosed with cancer at some point in their life*
- 50% of dogs over the age of 10 are diagnosed with cancer**
- Cancer is the number 1 cause of death in senior pets*
*American Veterinary Medical Association

**National Center for Biotechnology Information



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## Range of treatment costs for pets with cancer


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Cancer in pets is very costly to diagnose, treat, and manage. Treatment expenses alone can include:

- **Consultation fees:** $150-$300/appointment
- **Chemotherapy:** $150-$600/dose
- **Radiation:** $3,000-$12,000








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## Common Types of Cancer in Dogs and Cats


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Cancer in pets presents in many forms, and it can happen at any age. The good news is that many are treatable when they’re caught early. Learn more about common types of cancer in pets and what to look for:

- Lymphoma
- Mast cell tumor


- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Melanoma


- Osteosarcoma
- Hemangiosarcoma




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Embrace Pet Insurance covers all types of cancer. And while no pet insurance company covers [pre-existing conditions](https://www.embracepetinsurance.com/coverage/pre-ex-conditions), if your pet was diagnosed with one type of cancer prior to the start of coverage, Embrace will still cover an unrelated diagnosis of a different type of cancer.



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## How our pet cancer treatment coverage helps


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We’re here to make sure you and your pet get the best cancer treatment available, no matter the cost. Embrace’s pet cancer coverage includes:

- Diagnostics & testing
- Radiation therapy
- Chemotherapy


- Surgery & hospitalization
- Rehabilitation
- Complementary Treatments*
- Follow-up care


*Complementary treatments were previously called alternative therapies.



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