Comprehensive advanced-cancer treatments in Switzerland

The absence of physical activity, being overweight and obesity. A diet low in fibre (insufficient fruit and vegetables) but rich in fat are potential risk factors to develop the disease.

• Changes in bowel movement, such as persistent diarrhoea, constipation, or stool narrowing
• A persistent bowel movement feeling
• Bright rectal bleeding

A medical exam called a colonoscopy is carried out and tissue samples are collected from specific areas. If identified, small polyps can also be removed during the examination.

The choice of treatment depends on the stage of the disease. At an early stage, surgery is the most common therapy, if the tumour has not yet spread elsewhere.
However, in advanced stage colorectal cancer surgical treatment is combined with radiotherapy or chemotherapy.

Generally, prostate cancer risk increases with age. However, other known factors include genetic mutations, family medical history of breast, ovarian colon or pancreatic cancers, bad nutrition and even exposure to certain types of chemicals and endocrine disruptors.

There are no specific prostate cancer symptoms in the early phase. The following symptoms can occur when the disease is more advanced:

• A slow or weak stream of urine
• Feeling a need to urine frequently, particularly during the night
• Difficulty to contain urine / possibly bladder control loss
• Hip, lower back or chest pain
• Erectile problems (pain or difficulties)
• Blood in urine

Prostate cancer is diagnosed by means of a prostate biopsy, which consists of collecting prostate gland tissue for cell examination.

Prostate cancer treatment depends on different parameters such as the stage of disease advancement, tumour size and whether the tumour has already spread to other organs. Radiotherapy may be prescribed to prevent sick cells from spreading and also with the goal of eradicating them. For specific cases, Cyberknife® radiotherapy is recommended and the tumour can be eradicated in a few sessions only. Other therapies such as brachytherapy, high-intensity focused ultrasounds or surgical procedures with a prostatectomy (removal of the prostate) may be recommended.

Among our staff members, we have coordinators who speak the following languages: French, English, German, Russian, Italian and Chinese.
If your language is not among those spoken, we can arrange for a translator to assist you during your medical consultations and/or therapies for an additional fee.

It is very important to provide our medical staff with as much general and up-to-date medical information as possible (reports of previous medical consultations, laboratory results, medical imaging, etc.) 
This will enable us to create a personalised medical programme for you and to provide you with the corresponding quotation.

Only inquiries about oncological issues are subject to a fee.

The initial estimate is an estimation of the costs of your treatment and is performed by our specialists based on the documents and information that you submit in advance. It is therefore extremely important that we obtain as much medical information in advance as possible, so that the estimate is an accurate reflection of reality.

The patient has to pay the full amount of the quotation, on the day of their arrival at the clinic at the latest.
We accept payments by cash, credit card or bank transfer.
You may be entitled to a full or partial refund of the deposit, depending on the final invoice amount.

Yes. We have our own limousine service and can arrange airport transfers or any other transfers you may need during your stay.

Yes, we can help you with visa applications, hotel reservations (if necessary) and transportation services.

Yes, we offer facilities to accommodate an accompanying person during your stay, in your room or in a separate room/suite. 
Please contact us directly if you would like further information.

Yes, of course, if you provide us with information about your eating habits before your stay, we will be happy to adapt your meal options accordingly.

Some of our clinics offer hairdressing and skin care services. At your request, we can also make appointments for you if these services are not offered at the clinic where you are staying.

Depending on medical assessments and opinions (therapeutic progress, test results, rehabilitation progress, etc.), modifications to the treatment and/or additional tests may be advised and prescribed. Any subsequent changes to the initial offer can be made with your agreement, and will be charged accordingly.

Any request to leave is subject to prior written consent from the doctor.

Most of our clinics offer high quality gourmet food, which is served in their respective restaurants.  With the exception of breakfast, which is only served in your room, you can eat your meals in the clinic’s restaurant.

Yes. We will send you your complete medical file as soon as we have received all the necessary information from the doctors. This file will include all medical reports, laboratory results and radiographic images (X-rays).

Reports can be written in English upon request. They can also be translated into other languages for an additional fee.

Our medical team or our coordinators will help you get all the equipment you need.