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Chemotherapy in breast cancer (94809) | Hirslanden Clinic St. Anna Lucerne - BookingHealth
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Chemotherapy in breast cancer

Hirslanden Clinic St. Anna Lucerne

Lucerne, Switzerland
Program id # 94809
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Dubsky
Department of Mammology
Specialized in: mammology

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

The Department of Mammology at the Hirslanden Clinic St. Anna Lucerne offers all the options of modern medicine for the diagnostics and treatment of breast diseases. Special attention is paid to the provision of medical care to women with breast cancer, since this pathology is one of the most common among women. The Chief Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Peter Dubsky.

The health of patients is in the safe hands of highly qualified specialists with extensive clinical experience. Mammologists have at their command the advanced equipment for detecting the slightest pathological changes in the mammary gland, as well as for timely and most effective treatment.

The treatment regimen is developed individually for each patient, in close collaboration with doctors of the related specialties. The department conducts weekly tumor boards with the participation of mammologists, oncologists, specialists in the field of radiation therapy and chemotherapy. This approach ensures that when developing a treatment plan and during the treatment itself, all the nuances and specific clinical indications of the patient will be taken into account.

The department is awarded with the quality seal of the Swiss Cancer League, and is also certified in accordance with the requirements of the Swiss Society of Senology.

The department’s range of medical services includes:

  • Breast cancer screening, including self-examination guidelines at home
  • Ultrasound diagnostics for suspected pathological changes in the mammary gland (for example, pain, neoplasms)
  • Biopsy
    • Fine-needle aspiration biopsy
    • Punch biopsy
    • Vacuum-assisted biopsy
  • Digital mammography
  • breast diagnostics using radioactive substances (nuclear medicine)
  • Scintigraphy for suspected breast cancer
    • Sentinel lymph node scintigraphy (usually when planning an operation)
    • Skeletal scintigraphy for metastasis detection
  • Magnetic resonance imaging
  • Genetic counseling for patients with breast cancer in the family history 
  • Psycho-oncological care
  • Chemotherapy
  • Radiation therapy
  • Surgical treatment, including organ-preserving interventions
  • Breast plastic surgery
    • Breast reconstruction after tumor resection
    • Breast reconstruction using autologous tissue, implants or a combination of these methods
    • Breast augmentation, reduction and lift
    • Correction of breast deformities and asymmetry
  • Physiotherapy to relieve pain, maintain arm mobility, etc.
  • Lymphatic drainage therapy to eliminate swelling in the breast, arms, etc.
  • Follow-up care after breast cancer treatment
  • Other services

Curriculum vitae

Higher Education and Postgraduate Training

  • 2011 Additional specialization in Abdominal Surgery.
  • 2009 Habilitation on Immunotherapy for Cancer.
  • 2005 Board certification in Surgery.
  • 1998 Doctoral degree and preparation for board certification, Medical University of Vienna.

Professional Career

  • Since 2016 Head of the Department of Mammology at the Hirslanden Clinic St. Anna Lucerne.
  • 2012 - 2016 Member of the Presidium of the Austrian Breast and Colorectal Cancer Study Group (ABCSG).
  • 2010 - 2016 Board Member of the Austrian Commission for Breast Center Certification.
  • 2010 Coordination of the work of Biomarker Cluster, Vienna.
  • 2005 - 2016 Development and coordination of the work of the Center for Breast Health at the Medical University of Vienna.
  • 2002 - 2004 Research internship in the USA on immunotherapy for cancer.

Research Activities

  • Prof. Dubsky is the author and co-author of more than 100 scientific publications. He has lectured in many European countries, as well as in Asia, Australia, Canada, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia. His research interests include clinical studies of breast cancer in the early stages, development and testing of genetic changes in breast cancer. In 2017, the doctor took part in the Consensus Group at the St. Gallen Breast Cancer Conference.

Memberships in Professional Societies

  • Austrian Society of Surgery.
  • Austrian Society of Surgical Oncology.
  • Austrian Breast and Colorectal Cancer Study Group (ABCSG).
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology.
  • International Breast Group (BIG).

Photo of the doctor: (c) Hirslanden AG 


About hospital

The Hirslanden Clinic St. Anna Lucerne is a private medical facility, the primary task of which is to provide excellent quality medical services in accordance with the standards of modern medicine. The history of the clinic has more than 100 years, so it has gained a strong reputation not only in Switzerland, but also far beyond its borders. The level of medical care in the clinic is controlled by a strict quality management system certified according to the requirements of ISO 9001.

The medical complex provides both diagnostics and treatment to about 12,600 inpatients and more than 91,000 outpatients every year. It is worth noting that the clinic is especially popular in the field of obstetrics. There are born about 800 babies in three delivery rooms of the clinic every year. The clinic includes 8 progressive operating rooms for classic open and sparing minimally invasive interventions.

The key areas of specialization of the clinic are orthopedics, spinal surgery, mammology, oncology, obstetrics, neurosurgery, gastroenterology and cardiology. Each medical specialty is represented by a separate department with a highly competent team of experienced doctors with in-depth knowledge in a particular medical field.

In addition to the outstanding quality of medical services, compassionate care and humane attitude, the patients will enjoy a pleasant atmosphere in the clinic itself, as well as beautiful natural landscapes overlooking the green areas and beautiful Lake Lucerne, opening from the windows of the patient rooms of the medical facility.

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Accommodation in hospital

Patients rooms

The patients of the Hirslanden Clinic St. Anna Lucerne live in comfortable rooms made in a modern design. Each patient room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The standard patient room includes an automatically adjustable bed with a comfortable orthopedic mattress, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a table and chairs for receiving visitors, a TV. If desired, Wi-Fi can be connected. The clinic also provides enhanced-comfort rooms 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 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.