I will copy the content of a post I saved that was posted on 21 Sept 2013. I saved it at the time as I thought I might need it one day.
"After getting letters from my GP and Oncologist, it turned out I didn't need them after all. In their Product Disclosure Statement, Covermore lists conditions they automatically cover for free. For several cancers, including breast: if you were diagnosed over 6 months ago, have not had any chemo or radio in the past 6 months, if your cancer has not spread beyond the primary site at any time - and if your journey is for less than 6 months duration - you automatically get their full cover. I rang to check. True. They emailed me a policy on the spot. No letters needed. No excess to pay."
I don't have any idea re price etc. Louie that is very interesting what your friend told you. I have also been told that you can get insurance, just not for any breast cancer related problems.
Good luck.
Paula