In the outpatient consultation, cancer patients are cared for and advised before, during and after drug-based cancer therapies. This is done in close cooperation with the general practitioners and other specialists involved.

We offer patients and their relatives comprehensive advice about their illness and treatment options and then - together with you - put together an individual treatment plan.

Many chemotherapies are administered on an outpatient basis. The necessary blood tests and any supportive therapies (bone strengthening, blood transfusions, etc.) are also offered on an outpatient basis as part of this consultation.

Together with the general practitioners, we also look after patients after tumor therapy with regard to specific therapy- or tumor-associated problems.

Patients or referring physicians can register for a second medical opinion via the Oncology Office.

Tel. +41 61 265 50 74
Phone +41 61 265 50 59
or by e-mail onkologie@usb.ch

Being diagnosed with cancer and undergoing the necessary treatment often has a serious impact on the lives of those affected and their families. The time before, during and after cancer treatment places varying demands on both the body and the psyche of the patient.

In addition to the physical problems, cancer patients often also have to contend with major psychological stress. The diagnosis may be experienced as a shock, and anxiety, depression and feelings of insecurity or exhaustion may occur. These feelings are initially to be understood as completely normal reactions to the great burden of the treatment.

For most patients, the support of family and friends is most important during this time. It can also be helpful to seek professional psycho-oncological support.

Being diagnosed with cancer and undergoing the necessary treatment often has a serious impact on the lives of those affected and their families. The time before, during and after cancer treatment places varying demands on both the body and the psyche of the patient.

In addition to the physical problems, cancer patients often also have to contend with major psychological stress. The diagnosis may be experienced as a shock, and anxiety, depression and feelings of insecurity or exhaustion may occur. These feelings are initially to be understood as completely normal reactions to the great stress caused by the treatment.

For most patients, the support of family and friends is most important during this time. It can also be helpful to seek professional psycho-oncological support.

Psycho-oncological care ranges from short-term counseling to longer-term psychotherapy. Psycho-oncological care is determined by the needs of cancer patients: Some want to try alternative ways of dealing with everyday life, others want to learn to deal with difficult situations more calmly, others want to understand things better and organize them for themselves or take stock.
Depending on the situation and concerns, patients can also be referred to therapists in private practice after one or more consultations.

Psycho-oncological support through individual, couple or family discussions:

• As an information and counseling session in all phases of an illness
• In acute crises
• When coming to terms with the illness
• When coping with the consequences of the illness
• When dealing with anxiety, depressive reactions, traumatic experiences
• Advice on dealing and communicating with children, the environment, employers
• For referral to psychosocial counseling centers, outpatient psychotherapists, self-help groups

The inpatient and outpatient care provided by psycho-oncologists is paid for by the health insurance companies.

As a rule, the doctor or nurse in charge will refer you to psycho-oncology after consulting you. This also applies to your doctor in private practice.

Ask your attending doctor or nurse or contact the secretariat on +41 61 265 52 94 between 9.00-12.00 and 14.00-16.00.

Please register by e-mail: sekretariat-psychosomatik@usb.ch