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Treatment of neuroendocrine tumor (NET) of the appendix with chemotherapy (692062) | Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham - BookingHealth
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Treatment of neuroendocrine tumor (NET) of the appendix with chemotherapy in Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham

Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham

Cham, Switzerland
Program id # 692062
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Prof. Dr. med. Marcus Schuermann
Department of Oncology and Hematology
Specialized in: oncology, hematology

The program includes:

  • Initial presentation in the hospital
  • Clinical history taking
  • Review of medical records
  • Physical examination
  • Laboratory tests:
    • complete blood count
    • biochemical analysis of blood
    • tumor markers
    • indicators of inflammation
    • coagulation tests
  • Ultrasound scan of the abdomen
  • Differential diagnosis with other diseases
  • Chemotherapy (1 course)
  • Cost of essential medicines
  • Nursing services
  • Consultation of related specialists (tumor board)
  • Treatment by chief physician and all leading experts
  • Elaboration of further recommendations

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

The Department of Oncology and Hematology at the Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham offers all the options of modern medicine in the fields of its competence. The department specializes in the prevention, diagnostics, treatment and follow-up care for patients with malignant tumors of various localization, as well as for patients with hematopoietic cancers. The Chief Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Marcus Schuermann.

At the center of all the efforts of the medical team is the patient with his individual needs. The doctors of the medical facility use only modern therapeutic methods of evidence-based medicine, so they manage to achieve excellent results even in particularly complex clinical cases. The department regularly holds tumor boards with highly-specialized doctors, including oncologists, hematologists, radiation therapists, radiologists, surgeons, gynecologists, urologists, gastroenterologists, etc. The patients can also be treated as part of clinical trials of the newest drugs and therapeutic techniques. The service range is complemented by psycho-oncological care, which is aimed at maintaining the patient's mood for a favorable treatment outcome, as well as dealing with fears regarding the diagnosis and upcoming treatment. Psycho-oncological care is also offered to the patient's relatives.

The department is awarded "Swiss Cancer Network" prestigious certificate of the Swiss Society of Medical Oncology (SGMO). This certificate confirms the high quality of treatment and nursing care for cancer patients according to the internationally recognized standards.

The department’s range of medical services includes:

  • Oncology
    • Diagnostics and treatment of breast cancer
    • Diagnostics and treatment of cancer of the female reproductive organs (uterine and cervical cancers, ovarian, vulvar cancers, etc.)
    • Diagnostics and treatment of cancer of the male reproductive organs (cancer of the prostate gland, testicles, penis)
    • Diagnostics and treatment of gastrointestinal cancer
    • Diagnostics and treatment of brain cancer
    • Diagnostics and treatment of breast cancer
    • Diagnostics and treatment of kidney cancer
    • Diagnostics and treatment of bladder cancer
    • Diagnostics and treatment of skin cancer
    • Diagnostics and treatment of soft tissue and bone sarcomas
  • Hematology
    • Diagnostics and treatment of leukemia
    • Diagnostics and treatment of lymphomas
    • Diagnostics and treatment of multiple myeloma
    • Diagnostics and treatment of myelodysplastic syndrome
  • Diagnostics and treatment of other cancers, hematopoietic diseases

The therapeutic options of the department include:

  • Surgical removal of tumors in collaboration with specialists from the Department of Adult and Pediatric General, Abdominal Surgery (open and sparing minimally invasive surgery)
  • Chemotherapy
    • Adjuvant chemotherapy
    • Neoadjuvant chemotherapy
  • Radiation therapy
  • Combination therapy (combination of surgical treatment, chemotherapy and irradiation)
  • Hormone therapy
  • Immunotherapy
  • Palliative care (relief of disease symptoms in terminally ill patients)
  • Clinical trials
  • Other treatment methods

Curriculum vitae

Professional Career

  • Since January 2020 Work in the Department of Oncology and Hematology at the Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham.
  • Since September 2014 Leading Physician, Center for Integrative Oncology, Paracelsus-Spital, Richterswil.
  • July 2013 - August 2014 Chief Physician, Department of Integrative Oncology, Deputy Medical Director, Aeskulap-Klinik, Brunnen.
  • May 2006 - June 2013 Deputy Chief Physician, Department of Integrative Oncology, Aeskulap-Klinik, Brunnen.
  • October 2002 - April 2006 Head of the Department of Oncology, Aeskulap-Klinik, Brunnen.

Higher Education and Postgraduate Training

  • June 1999 Extraordinary Professor, Philipps-University Marburg.
  • October 1992 PD in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry.
  • June 1984 Doctoral thesis defense, Ruhr University Bochum.
  • 1984 Admission to medical practice.
  • 1977 - 1984 Study of Human Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ruhr University Bochum.

Memberships in Professional Societies

  • Swiss Society of General Internal Medicine (SGAIM).
  • Swiss Society of Medical Oncology (SGMO).
  • Swiss Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (SGUM).

Photo of the doctor: (c) Hirslanden AG


About hospital

The Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham provides the high-quality medical services both in the region and throughout the country. The medical complex is part of the Hirslanden Private Hospital Group, which is known throughout Europe for its extremely high treatment success rates. The key areas of specialization of the clinic in Cham include general surgery, gynecology and obstetrics, orthopedics and spinal surgery. The medical facility also has a 24-hour emergency service. The surgical treatment is provided in 4 operating rooms equipped with the latest technology.

The health of the patients is in the good hands of an experienced team of about 100 specialized doctors. The experts of the medical facility admit for the diagnostics and treatment about 4,100 inpatients and more than 7,000 outpatients every year. The clinic has 65 beds for patient hospitalization. The Department of Obstetrics is known for exceptional competence and impeccable service – about 470 babies are born here every year.

The quality of medical and nursing services is regulated by a special quality management system, which has been certified since 2002 in accordance with the requirements of the European standard ISO 9001 (re-certification of ISO 9001:2015 in 2018).

The clinic is located in a building with a unique architectural design and properly thought-out interior. The patients live in conditions resembling a high-class hotel, so they feel as comfortable as possible here. The quiet and peaceful environment of the clinic contributes to the pacification and rapid recovery of patients.

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Accommodation in hospital

Patients rooms

The patients of the the Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham live in comfortable single, double and quadruple rooms with all necessary amenities. The standard room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe with a locker, a table and chairs, a TV with a large selection of national and international channels, and a telephone (mobile phones are not allowed in specially designated areas of the clinic). There is also Wi-Fi access in the patient rooms. Smoking is prohibited on the premises of the clinic and on its territory. If desired, the patient can live in an enhanced-comfort room with a safe, a refrigerator 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:

Toilet
Shower
Wi-Fi
TV

Religion

The religious services can be provided upon request.

Accompanying person

During the inpatient program, an accompanying person may stay with the patient in the patient room or at a hotel. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.

Hotel

During the outpatient program, you can live in a hotel of your choice. Managers will help you choose the most suitable options.