Oncology (Switzerland)
The treatment of oncological diseases in Switzerland is considered one of the most effective in the world medical practice. The specialists of this European country with a developed economy and healthcare system successfully fight the most difficult types of oncology and find a solution even in situations where a patient is denied assistance from clinics in other countries.
Swiss medicine managed to achieve these achievements thanks to the provision of medical centers with high-tech equipment, the use of high-tech medical technologies and the qualifications of oncologists. Special attention is paid to the professional training of local doctors, and a system of control over the continuous improvement of the qualifications of oncologists and doctors of related specialties has been established in medical institutions.
The oncological direction of the country is also famous for the indisputable authority of doctors in the field of diagnostics. In local clinics, a diagnosis is made with 100% accuracy, based on the achievements of modern science and the experience of diagnosticians.
Clinics
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Doctors
Diagnostic and treatment programs
- Preparation of a medical program and support
- Initial consultation: anamnesis and full clinical examination
- Consultation and examination of a gynecologist
- Consultation and examination of an ENT specialist
- Final consultation: oral report on the first results
- Detailed written report (sent by Express mail within 3 weeks after the examination)
- Blood test for cancer markers
- Urine test
- PAP test (Pap smear)
- CT of the thoracic/ abdominal cavities and pelvic organs
- CT of one anatomical area
- Body composition analysis
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound of the breasts
- Mammography
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Colonoscopy
Laboratory tests involving more than 60 parameters:
- Classical biological markers
- Markers of metabolism
- Markers of bone metabolism
- Markers of cardiovascular disease risk
- Markers of oncogenic risk
- Tests of the content of vitamins in the blood
- Determination of the coronary artery calcium index
- Angio-ct of the coronary arteries
- Angio-CT of supraaortic arterial trunks
- Osteodensitometry
- Single or double accommodation is available
- The price does not include:
- Translation services
- Transfers and personal expenses
- Personal coordinator.
- Travel organization: booking tickets and hotel at a reduced price from our partners.
- Protecting the patient’s interests throughout the trip to the clinic.
- Preparation of a medical program and support
- Initial consultation: anamnesis and full clinical examination
- Consultation and examination of an ENT specialist
- Final consultation: oral report on the first results
- Detailed written report (sent by Express mail within 3 weeks after the examination)
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Blood test for cancer markers
- Blood test for hormonal profile
- Laboratory tests
- General urine test
- CT of the thoracic/ abdominal cavities and pelvic organs
- CT of one anatomical area
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Transrectal ultrasound
- Body composition analysis
- Colonoscopy
Laboratory tests involving more than 60 parameters:
- Classical biological markers
- Markers of metabolism
- Markers of bone metabolism
- Markers of cardiovascular disease risk
- Markers of oncogenic risk
- Tests of the content of vitamins in the blood
- Determination of the coronary artery calcium index
- Angio-ct of the coronary arteries
- Angio-CT of supraaortic arterial trunks
- Osteodensitometry
- Single or double accommodation is available
- The price does not include:
- Translation services
- Shuttles
- Personal coordinator.
- Travel organization: booking tickets and hotel at a reduced price from our partners.
- Protecting the patient’s interests throughout the trip to the clinic.
- Preparation of a medical program and support
- Initial consultation: anamnesis and full clinical examination
- Consultation with a specialist ENT with fibroesophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Final consultation: oral report on the first results, diagnosis, medical recommendations (prevention and treatment)
- Detailed written report (sent by Express mail within 3 weeks after the survey is completed)
- Tumor marker blood test
- Bone marrow biopsy with cytogenetic analysis
- General urine test
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Laboratory tests
- Molecular biopsy material test for mutations (EGFR/ALK/ROS1/PG-L1)
Laboratory tests involving more than 40 parameters:
- Classical biological markers
- Markers of metabolism
- Markers of cardiovascular disease risk
- Tumor markers, including specific markers of tumors of the lung, bronchi and upper respiratory tract
- Tests for the presence of heavy metals
- Tests of the content of vitamins in the blood
- Genetic testing of susceptibility to air pollutants
- Low-dose chest CT (without contrast enhancement)
- Functional respiratory tests (spirometry)
- The price includes full Board accommodation
- For an additional fee:
- Translation Services
- Shuttles
- Personal coordinator.
- Travel organization: booking tickets and hotel at a reduced price from our partners.
- Protecting the patient’s interests throughout the trip to the clinic.
- Preparation of a medical program and support
- Initial consultation: medical history and full examination
- Consultation and examination of a gynecologist
- Final consultation: oral report on first results, diagnosis and medical recommendations (preventive measures and treatment)
- Detailed written report (sent by Express mail within 3 weeks after the survey is completed)
- ECHO of the heart
- Ultrasound of the breasts
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Mammography
- Echocardiography
- Body composition analysis
- PAP test (Pap smear)
- General urine test
- Laboratory tests
- Blood test for hormonal profile
- Blood test for cancer markers
Laboratory tests involving more than 40 parameters:
- Classical biological markers
- Markers of metabolism
- Markers of bone metabolism
- markers of cardiovascular disease risk
- Analysis of the content of vitamins in the blood
- Angio-MRI of the brain
- Determination of the coronary artery calcium index
- Angio-ct of coronary vessels
- Angio-CT of supraaortic arterial trunks
- Osteodensitometry
- Endovaginal ultrasound
The price does not include:
- Translation services
- Residence
- Shuttles
- Personal coordinator.
- Travel organization: booking tickets and hotel at a reduced price from our partners.
- Protecting the patient’s interests throughout the trip to the clinic.
- Preparation of a medical program and support
- Initial consultation: anamnesis and full clinical examination
- Final consultation: oral report on the first results, diagnosis and medical recommendations (preventive measures and treatment)
- Detailed written report (sent by Express mail within 3 weeks after the survey is completed)
- Blood test for cancer markers
- CT of the thoracic/ abdominal cavities and pelvic organs
- Laboratory tests
- General urine test
- Blood test for hormonal profile
- Body composition analysis
- Transrectal ultrasound
- Echocardiography
- ECG at rest and with load
Laboratory tests involving more than 40 parameters:
- Classical biological markers
- Markers of metabolism
- Markers of bone metabolism
- Markers of cardiovascular disease risk
- Analysis of the content of vitamins in the blood
- Analysis of the content of vitamins in the blood
- Determination of the coronary artery calcium index
- Angio-ct of coronary vessels
- Angio-ct of the arterial trunks of the supra-aorta
- Osteodensitometry
The price does not include:
- Translation services
- Residence
- Shuttles
- Personal coordinator.
- Travel organization: booking tickets and hotel at a reduced price from our partners.
- Protecting the patient’s interests throughout the trip to the clinic.
- Preparation of a medical program and support
- Initial consultation: anamnesis and full clinical examination
- Consultation and examination of a gynecologist
- Final consultation: oral report on the first results, diagnosis and medical recommendations (preventive measures and treatment)
- Detailed written report (sent by Express mail within 3 weeks after the survey is completed)
- Ultrasound of the breasts
- Blood test for cancer markers
- Blood test for hormonal profile
- General urine test
- CT of the abdominal cavity and pelvic organs
- Chest CT
- ECG at rest and with load
Laboratory tests that include more than 30 parameters:
- Classical biological markers
- Markers of metabolism
- Markers of cardiovascular disease risk
- Determination of the coronary artery calcium index
- Angio-CT of coronary vessels
- Angio-CT of supraaortic arterial trunks
- Endovaginal ultrasound
The price does not include:
- Translation services
- Residence
- Shuttles
- Personal coordinator.
- Travel organization: booking tickets and hotel at a reduced price from our partners.
- Protecting the patient’s interests throughout the trip to the clinic.
- Preparation of a medical program and support
- Initial consultation: anamnesis and full clinical examination
- Gynecologist's examination
- Final consultation: oral report on the first results, diagnostics and medical recommendations (preventive measures and treatment)
- Detailed written report (sent by Express mail within 3 weeks after the survey is completed)
- Analysis for thyroid hormones (including T3 / T4 / TSH)
- Blood test for cancer markers
- Urine test
- PAP test (Pap smear)
- Chest CT
- Ultrasound of abdominal organs
- ECHO of the heart
Laboratory tests that include more than 20 parameters:
- Classical biological markers
- Markers of metabolism
- Markers of cardiovascular disease risk
- Endovaginal ultrasound
The price does not include:
- Translation services
- Residence
- Shuttles
- Personal coordinator.
- Travel organization: booking tickets and hotel at a reduced price from our partners.
- Protecting the patient’s interests throughout the trip to the clinic.
Oncology treatment methods in Switzerland
Operational interventions
Surgical operations to remove the tumor are often performed by doctors in combination with other techniques. To reduce the risk of complications, minimize the area of intervention and the degree of tissue injury, as well as carry out rehabilitation measures in a short time, Swiss oncosurgeons use minimally invasive surgery methods:
- Laparoscopy.
- Microsurgery.
- Nano knife.
- Robotic Surgery.
- Stereotactic operations.
- Minimal incision technique.
Minimally invasive procedures
They are used when the patient’s medical indications allow for intervention without tissue dissection. Most often, doctors use this method to remove a tumor:
- Laser vaporization.
- Localization repositioning needle-guide.
- radiofrequency ablation.
- Removal of some tumors through natural openings.
- Photodynamic therapy.
Chemotherapy
A course of chemotherapy in Switzerland is prescribed in 60% of oncopathology treatment regimens. A feature of chemotherapy in Swiss clinics is the use of innovative drugs that have a small number of side effects. In the country’s oncology centers, advanced sparing methods are practiced: intraoperative chemotherapy, targeted chemotherapy, chemoembolization.
Radiotherapy
The latest radiation therapy installations allow achieving a high therapeutic effect: various linear accelerators, the CyberKnife system and other equipment, with the help of which radiologists conduct treatment sessions without injuring the patient’s healthy tissues.
Hormone therapy
In Swiss clinics, patients who are indicated for treatment with hormone therapy are prescribed individually selected courses of taking such drugs. The exact dosage of the drug allows you to reduce the production of exactly the hormone that provokes tumor growth.
Immunotherapy
Until recently, this progressive method of fighting cancer was considered a breakthrough, and now it is successfully used in most clinics around the world. In Switzerland, pharmacological science and biotechnology have advanced far ahead, therefore, in immunotherapy, the country’s oncologists occupy a leading position, using the safest biological products that direct the human immune system to specifically destroy mutated cells.
Oncology diagnostics
Patients are offered to undergo a course of oncodiagnostics in Swiss clinics on an outpatient basis or in a hospital setting.
Cancer centers have the latest laboratory equipment, minimally invasive examination methods and highly qualified personnel for the effective detection of diseases in the early stages and control over the treatment process.
The most popular cancer diagnostic procedures in Switzerland include:
- Biopsies.
- Comprehensive body examinations (Check-up).
- Consultations.
- Radio diagnostics.
- Various laboratory analyzes of human biomaterials.
Advantages of oncology treatment in Switzerland
- Strict compliance of treatment protocols with international quality standards.
- The country’s medicine has the latest medical and technical platform.
- Improved methods of diagnostics and therapy.
- Adherence to the principle of safety in the choice of technologies in the treatment of cancer.
- Comprehensive patient care tailored to individual needs and health conditions.
- Highly professional teams of oncologists work closely with interdisciplinary teams of doctors.
- Premium service and excellent conditions for accommodation in a hospital.
Cost of oncology treatment in Switzerland
The price of cancer treatment in Switzerland corresponds to the quality of therapy and the high level of services that patients receive in the medical centers of the country. The cost of cancer therapy in Swiss clinics is formed based on the type of disease, its stage, and the presence of metastases. The final amount of the bill also depends on the number of procedures taken, the type of operation and the time spent in the hospital station.