The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- review of medical records
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical analysis of blood
- TSH-basal, fT3, fT4
- tumor markers
- indicators of inflammation
- indicators blood coagulation
- CT/MRI of the abdomen and chest
- ultrasound/ x-ray examination
- conducting radiotherapy
- symptomatic treatment
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- control examinations
- explanation of future recommendations
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 Department of Radiation Oncology at the Hirslanden Clinic Bois-Cerf Lausanne offers various types of radiation therapy for the treatment of cancer. The Chief Physician of the department is Dr. med. Michael Betz.
The department has Varian Truebeam® linear accelerator of the latest generation, which allows the doctors to carry out high-precision irradiation of tumors without harm to healthy surrounding tissues.
Each radiation session is carefully planned with the participation of radiation therapists and medical physicists. The department cooperates closely with the Department of Oncology, the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology. Such multidisciplinary approach guarantees a successful treatment outcome.
The department specializes in radiation therapy for the following cancers:
- Malignant breast tumors
- Malignant tumors of the female reproductive organs
- Malignant tumors of the male reproductive organs
- Malignant tumors of the thoracic organs
- Malignant musculoskeletal tumors
- Malignant tumors of the nervous system
- Malignant head and neck tumors
- Other solid malignancies
Curriculum vitae
Clinical Interests
- Breast cancer treatment.
- Prostate cancer treatment.
- Lymphoma treatment.
- Gastrointestinal cancer treatment.
- ENT cancer treatment.
Professional Career
- December 2011 - October 2012 Head of the Department of Radiation Oncology, Cantonal Hospital Friborg.
- July 2009 - November 2011 Head of the Department of Radiation Oncology, Geneva University Hospital.
- April 2008 - June 2009 Deputy Head of the Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Lausanne.
- April 2007 - March 2008 Assistant Physician, Cancer Center, University Hospital Lausanne.
- April 2006 - March 2007 Assistant Physician, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Lausanne.
- January 2004 - March 2006 Assistant Physician, Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Lausanne.
Higher Education and Postgraduate Training
- 2010 Specialization in Radiation Oncology, Swiss Medical Association (FMH).
- 2003 Doctoral Degree, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.
- 1997 Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, University of Texas at Austin, USA.
- 1996 Bachelor's Degree in History of Art, University of Texas at Austin, USA.
Memberships in Professional Societies
- Scientific Association of Swiss Radiation Oncology (SASRO).
- Swiss Society of Radiation Oncology (SRO).
- European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO).
- American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).
Photo of the doctor: (c) Hirslanden AG
About hospital
The Hirslanden Clinic Bois-Cerf Lausanne is a modern medical facility, which has gained an excellent reputation in Switzerland due to the high-level medical service, advanced infrastructure and a humane attitude towards patients. The medical center is part of the Hirslanden Private Hospital Group, which has high patient satisfaction ratings and provides medical care in accordance with international medical standards.
The priority focuses of the clinical activities of the medical facility in Lausanne include orthopedics, oncology and ophthalmology. The clinic consists of 14 specialized departments and medical centers, which doctors annually admit more than 3,700 patients. The clinic has 68 beds for inpatient treatment. With appropriate clinical indications, the diagnostics and treatment can be carried out on an outpatient basis.
The clinic has a unified quality management system, which is implemented in all medical centers of the Hirslanden Group. The clinic also provides open annual reports on all important clinical criteria, so the patients can freely get all the information they need. In 2007, the Swiss Medical Association awarded the clinic with ISO 9001: 2000 quality certificate.
The clinic is located in a picturesque place, surrounded by Lake Geneva and the Alps, which has a positive effect on the recovery of patients and helps to maintain an excellent mood during the treatment.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Hirslanden Clinic Bois-Cerf Lausanne live in comfortable and cozy rooms. Each patient room has an ensuite bathroom with a shower and a toilet. The standard room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a table and chairs, a TV. Wi-Fi is also available in the patient rooms. If desired, the patient can live in an enhanced-comfort room with a safe, 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
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.