The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- TSH-basal
- tumor markers
- inflammation indicators
- indicators of blood coagulation
- MRI scan of the breast
- mammography
- breast sonography
- testing for ER and PR
- HER2 status
- Oncotype DX test (if indicated, additional cost is 4000 €)
- Mammaprint test (if indicated, additional cost is 3000 €)
- consultations of related specialists
- 1 curse of chemotherapy
- nursing services
- explanation of individual treatment plan
How program is carried out
During the first visit, the doctor will conduct a clinical examination and go through the results of previous laboratory tests and instrumental examinations. After that, you will undergo an additional examination, including laboratory assessment of liver and kidney function, ultrasound scan. Based on the received results, the doctor will elaborate the chemotherapy regimen. If necessary, related medical specialists will be involved in the elaboration of a treatment regimen (tumor board).
Chemotherapy is carried out as the day hospital procedure, without mandatory admission to the hospital. After the placement of a venous catheter, you will stay in a comfortable ward. An infusion system will be connected to the catheter, through which the required drug or a drug combination will be administered. All drugs are administered by intravenous drip, slowly, so the total duration of the infusion can be up to several hours. All this time, doctors and nurses will monitor your health condition closely.
After the course of chemotherapy, you will stay under medical supervision in the ward for a few more hours. If your general condition is good, your doctor will allow you to leave the hospital. You will receive the medical report with detailed recommendations regarding further treatment. In the future, you will be able to have a distant consultation with your attending physician and schedule the next course of chemotherapy, if necessary.
Required documents
- Medical records
- MRI/CT scan (not older than 3 months)
- Biopsy results (if available)
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About the department
To effectively treat the female diseases and breast diseases, Clinique de Valère offers a variety of treatment methods available in gynecological medicine and surgery. Thanks to the modern equipment and the best professionals that can be found within the clinic teams, the gynecological surgery evolved into a comprehensive multi-disciplinary practice. Gynecologists, surgeons, urologists and plastic surgeons use their experience and professional knowledge to effectively treat the female diseases. Our Female Clinic offers the treatment in the following areas: infertility (more than 15 years of experience), endoscopy, conventional surgery, oncology, senology. Following the policy of minimal invasion, the experts in endoscopic gynecological surgery in our clinic regularly perform hysteroscopy and laparoscopy. These technologies minimize surgical traumas. Revolutionary equipment provides effective treatment of female diseases and breast diseases in accordance with the latest operational techniques, involving the constantly developing peer network of doctors and keeping trustworthy relationship between a patient and her doctor. In the course of senological treatment, the gynecologists and plastic surgeons do everything in their power to restore the breast. All gynecological surgeries, such as outpatient treatment or complex operations, are performed with the guarantee of safety ensured by our skilled and friendly staff, anesthesiologists, operating assistants and nurses.
Curriculum vitae
Expériences
- Oct 2003 - avr 2005 : Médecin assistant à l´hôpital de Martigny dans le service de gynécologie et d'obstétrique
- Avril 2005 - oct 2005 : Médecin assistant aux Soins Intensifs de chirurgie des Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève
- Oct 2005 - oct 2007 : Médecin assistant en gynécologie et obstétrique aux Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève
- Oct 2007 – jul 2008 : Médecin assistant en gynécologie et obstétrique à l´hôpital de Sion
- Jul 2008 – avr 2009 : Cheffe de clinique en gynécologie et obstétrique à l´hôpital de Sion
- Avr 2009 – Déc 2009 : Médecin assistant en anesthésiologie à l´hôpital de Sion
- Déc 2009 – Nov 2012 : Cheffe de clinique en gynécologie et obstétrique au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne
- Jan 2013 – Fév 2014 : Médecin adjoint en gynécologie et obstétrique au SZO, à Viège Depuis juin 2014 : Médecin agrée à la Clinique de Valère et indépendante dans mon cabinet de gynécologie à Sion
Formation
- 1996 – 2003 : Études de médecine à l´Université de Göttingen, Allemagne
- Juillet. 2004 : Dissertation; Défense de thèse
- Mars 2008 : Participation avec succès à l´examen du Diplôme d´Univer-sité Européen d´Endoscopie Opératoire en Gynécologie à Clermont-Ferrand
- Mars et août 2008 : Participation avec succès à l´examen de médecine de montagne (mountain medecine)
- Mars 2009 : Participation avec succès à l´examen de spécialiste en gynécologie et obstétrique (FMH) avec sous-spécialisation opératoire
- Sept 2011 : Participation avec succès à l´examen du Diplôme Inter – Universitaire d´Echographie Gynécologique et Obstétricale à Strasbourg
- Janv 2015 Participation avec succès à l´examen du Diplôme : « Certificate in Urodynamics » à Londres
Affiliations
- Oct 2003 - avr 2005 : Médecin assistant à l´hôpital de Martigny dans le service de gynécologie et d'obstétrique
- Avril 2005 - oct 2005 : Médecin assistant aux Soins Intensifs de chirurgie des Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève
- Oct 2005 - oct 2007 : Médecin assistant en gynécologie et obstétrique aux Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève
- Oct 2007 – jul 2008 : Médecin assistant en gynécologie et obstétrique à l´hôpital de Sion
- Jul 2008 – avr 2009 : Cheffe de clinique en gynécologie et obstétrique à l´hôpital de Sion
- Avr 2009 – Déc 2009 : Médecin assistant en anesthésiologie à l´hôpital de Sion
- Déc 2009 – Nov 2012 : Cheffe de clinique en gynécologie et obstétrique au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne
- Jan 2013 – Fév 2014 : Médecin adjoint en gynécologie et obstétrique au SZO, à Viège
Photo of the doctor: (c) Clinique de Valère
About hospital
Swiss clinic Clinique de Valère is a construction of impressive proportions. Here, the best medical technologies are employed to provide patients with the first-class care. Our experts work 24/7 to offer you the highest quality treatment in a calm and pleasant environment.
Swiss clinic Clinique de Valère puts all the efforts to provide its patients with effective care in a pleasant atmosphere. We involve all our employees and employ the most advanced medical equipment to provide treatment and care of the highest quality. We hire our staff on the basis of their professionalism, experience and skills. During your stay in our clinic, you will enjoy the maximum attention from our experts. You will receive treatment and care of the necessary level.
Swiss clinic Clinique de Valère and its practitioners are among the best specialists in their field. They have years of expertise (gained in our canton and beyond) and use the most advanced medical equipment to provide you with maximum comfort and the highest quality of medical treatment.
In addition to the treatment and everything what is connected to it, the hotel staff and our technical team will also take care of you. Their task is to ensure you have the same hygienic conditions as in the clinic, comfort and safety at the highest level.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
Each patient room has modern furnishings. There is an en-suite a bathroom with a shower and a toilet. A TV and the Internet connection, which is available upon request, will make your stay even more comfortable.
The clinic offers single and double rooms. If you choose a single room, an accompanying person will be able to stay with you. A double room is shared with a patient of the same gender.
The enhanced comfort rooms are equipped with a safety box, a fridge and upholstered furniture.
Meals and Menus
The patient and the accompanying person are offered a daily choice of three menus. If you are on a specific diet for any reason, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your dietary preferences prior to the treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
Christian priests are available for the patients at any time. Representatives of other religions may be requested at any time.
Accompanying person
Your companion may stay with you in your room or at a hotel of your choice during the fixed program.
Hotel
You may stay at the hotel during the outpatient program. Our employees will support you for selecting the best option.