Supportive Care Center

For people living with cancer, the diagnosis and treatments cause physical, psychological, and social damage. This is why the Clinica Sant'Anna has set up a Supportive Care Centre.

Its aim? To help patients manage the impact of their disease, reduce the undesirable effects of treatment, improve the quality of life of patients, facilitate the return to daily life, and enable them to resume their professional activity.

The centre

What is supportive care ?

Supportive care refers to all the care and support that a person with a serious, chronic illness may need throughout his or her life. In oncology, supportive care is complementary to specific cancer treatments (surgery, radio-oncology, medical oncology, etc.).  

The global approach to supportive care results in the coordination of multidisciplinary medical and paramedical staff. It aims to :

  • Actively involve the patient in his or her care and give him or her confidence in this new stage of life
  • Direct people with cancer to the available resources best suited to their personal situation
  • Help the patient to manage the physical, psychological, social, and emotional impacts of their illness

 

The activities

Supportive care is structured around the four key areas of oncology rehabilitation, which are:

  1. Psychological support
  2. Physical activity
  3. Nutrition
  4. Well-being

The activities of the Supportive Care Centre are offered either in group workshops or as individual care. The individual workshops/care led by the psychologists, dietitians, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists are on medical prescription and covered by the LAMAL.

Some therapists are ASCA and RME certified and covered by complementary medicine insurance.

The price should not be an obstacle. In the event of difficulties, the nurse will assess the situation and seek solutions.

Who is concerned ?

All patients with, or who have had, cancer are concerned, at any stage of their journey.

As part of the psychological support, meetings are also organised for family carers, as cancer does not only affect the patient but also the people around them.

Contact

If you wish to participate in activities or if your doctor advises you to do so, make an appointment with the Support Care Centre nurse for a preliminary interview. An initial assessment and history will be taken to determine your needs and wishes.

+41 79 509 76 50

A monthly programme of group and individual workshops is offered, which you can receive by email or consult on our website.