Head, Neck and Eye Cancer Center

• Changes in the mucous membrane of the mouth, tongue, gums, mucous membrane of the cheek, palate, pharynx, tonsils or root of the tongue
• Burning
• Pain when chewing and swallowing
• Pain radiating into the ear
• Lockjaw
• Restricted tongue movement
• Foreign body sensation
• Bloody secretion

• Hoarseness
• Foreign body sensation
• Cough irritation
• Swallowing disorders
• Swallowing pain
• Burning
• Trouble breathing

• Painful or painless swelling
• Swallowing disorders and pain

• Swelling and pain
• Salivary gland disorders
• Swelling in front of the ear, lower jaw or under the tongue

• Impaired nasal breathing
• Bloody nasal secretion or nosebleeds
• Reduced feeing of the facial skin
• Restricted movement of the eyes or double vision
• Newly developed swelling or asymmetry of the face

• Impaired vision
• Restricted movement
• Double vision
• Pain
• Swelling

• Bloody secretion
• Pain
• Facial nerve weakness
• Rare hearing loss

• Changes in the skin
• Swelling
• Ulceration
• New pigmentation
• Localized crust formation and bleeding
• Pain
• Wetness of the abnormal change

All diseases affecting the throat, nose and ears are examined at the ENT Outpatient Clinic. If necessary, ultrasound examinations are carried out. You can arrange an appointment directly or have your family doctor refer you.

All diseases of the mouth, jaw and face are examined in the Outpatient Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic. If necessary, X-ray examinations are carried out and further diagnostic steps are initiated.

Depending on the severity of the tumor, reconstructive measures may be necessary. Physicians from the Plastic, Reconstructive, and Cosmetic Surgery Clinic, as well as from the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic are available to advise you and perform your surgery.

All eye diseases are examined at the Eye Clinic, which is located on Mittlere Strasse.

The aim of the surgery is to completely remove the malignant tumor while preserving organ function and aesthetics. Depending on the extent, a reconstruction may be necessary. State-of-the-art reconstruction techniques and procedures are used for this purpose. In such cases, professionals from several disciplines at the Center are involved in the surgery. This guarantees optimum treatment and shortens the surgical time when used in parallel.

If surgery or the preservation of organ functions is not possible, radiotherapy or combined radio- and chemotherapy is used. State-of-the-art equipment and radiation techniques are used to significantly reduce undesirable side effects.

Chemotherapy may be useful in various situations. For example, it can be used before surgery or combined with radiotherapy to improve its effect. Immunotherapy has also been used for some time. Depending on which medication is used, the therapy is carried out in an inpatient or outpatient setting.

In addition to medical therapy, the Head, Neck and Eye Cancer Center offers targeted psycho-oncology care. In the form of counseling, we help you regain your emotional balance, security and orientation and deal better with your worries and fears. You can take advantage of this support both during your inpatient stay and during your subsequent outpatient care.

More information

Administrative Office
Head, Neck and Eye Cancer Center
Tel. +41 61 265 39 07