The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical analysis of blood
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators of blood coagulation
- tumor markers (CEA, CA19-9, CA125)
- CT-planning of radiation therapy
- full course of radiation therapy or brachytherapy
- individual plan of chemotherapy, the cost of medicines is included
- symptomatic treatment
- cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- control examinations
- consultations of related specialists
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 complete blood count, laboratory assessment of liver and kidney function. Based on the received results, the physician will elaborate the chemotherapy regimen, conduct radiotherapy planning with the help of CT or MRI, make the permanent tattoo marks on the skin and conduct CT simulation in order to assess the accuracy of the rays and the radiation dose. If necessary, related medical specialists will be involved in the elaboration of a treatment regimen (tumor board).
Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are carried out as the day hospital procedure, without mandatory admission to the hospital. At each visit, the physician will assess your general condition and the marks on the skin. After that, you will be placed in a shielded radiation therapy room, on a special table.
Each radiation therapy session lasts less than half an hour (including preparation). All this time, doctors and nurses are monitoring your condition, you can communicate with them through a loudspeaker. The procedure is completely painless. Depending on the planned course of treatment, you will visit the hospital from 1 to 3-5 times a week.
During the chemotherapy session, 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 completion of the chemotherapy and radiation therapy course, you will undergo control examinations aimed at assessing your condition and efficacy of treatment. After that you will receive the medical report with detailed recommendations regarding further follow-up and treatment. In the future, you will be able to have a distant consultation with your attending physician and schedule the next course of treatment, 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
Our Cancer Center offers cancer treatment and long-term care for the patients diagnosed with cancer, blood diseases and disorders. Cancer treatment is a complex and multi-faceted task. The Cancer Center of our hospital offers the best solution to most problems faced by our patients. The core competence of the center is based on the interaction of a team of doctors and our staff specially trained to care for cancer patients as well as patients with blood diseases and disorders.
In the process of diagnosis and surgery, we work closely with recognized experts of Klinik Im Park. Our network covers more than 60 specialists from all medical and surgical specialties that meet regularly to share experiences, because we firmly believe that cancer treatment as well as treatment of various blood diseases and disorders can be effective only with the interdisciplinary approach. Furthermore, we support the cooperation with external experts in Switzerland and abroad. The concentration of specialists under one roof, a clear internal organization, as well as regular exchange of views with the patient, attending medical doctor and staff care creates a high degree of confidence when treating cancer, blood diseases and disorders.
Psychological support and coaching during cancer treatment as well as treatment of blood diseases and disorders, individual countseling on nutrition and cancer physiotherapy complement this holistic approach that we follow since the foundation of our center and that has allowed us to become a leading private cancer center in Switzerland.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Hirslanden AG
About hospital
Every year, Zurich attracts thousands of foreigners with its best Swiss clinics. One of them is Klinik Im Park that has been providing a constantly high level of medical services, professional care and friendly atmosphere for 25 years. Why exactly do patients choose Swiss clinics? The reason is that our specialists will do their best to ensure that patients receive personal care in a comfortable and safe environment. The best Swiss clinics provide medical services at the highest level, modern infrastructure, comfort, and safety.
THE MOST RELIABLE HEALTH CARE FACILITY IN SWITZERLAND: NUMBER ONE CHOICE
The entire nation trusts its health to Swiss clinics and our hospital in particular. Swiss clinics ensure the highest possible level of services, and all activities are focused on the needs of patients. As the largest provider of health care services, Klinik Im Park combines all the relevant areas of expertise and the best doctors under one roof. Swiss clinics work responsibly and thoroughly, which ensures the long and successful development in Switzerland and helps Mediclinic International to hold a leading position in the healthcare system.
We are a hospital of choice among locals, as our patients receive excellent care and the ability to adapt to life in the local community. In addition, our hospital has established itself as a major employer: we have high professional standards for our employees and encourage qualified and loyal staff. Swiss clinics build strong partnerships with doctors and support valuable relationships with other stakeholders.
WE ARE A PRIVATE HOSPITAL ON THE LEFT BANK OF LAKE ZURICH WITH HIGHLY SPECIALIZED HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Private hospital on the left bank of the lake
Swiss clinics can offer their patients the highest standard of care, for example, the private hospital Hirslanden provides medical services with respect to the patient and in line with expectations of the most demanding patients.
Contractual hospital
Most often Swiss clinics operate on a contractual basis with doctors and other health care facilities (contractual hospital) and provide specialized and highly qualified health services. Swiss clinics strive to fulfill all the requirements of the Register of Medical Institutions to confirm the high quality of work and capabilities.
Tertiary health care
Swiss clinics offer their patients competent medical professionals with high skills, latest technology, and multi-faceted treatment concepts in the field of cardiac and visceral medicine, at the same time meeting HSM (Health Systems Management) requirements.
In November 24, 2014, the authorities of the canton of Schwyz published the Register of Medical Institutions 2015. Since 2015, Klinik Im Park is again included in this registry of Swiss clinics with a mandate to work in the field of cardiology and cardiac surgery. Executive Board of the Health Department of the Canton of Schwyz inspected the list of services rendered at Klinik Im Park and found that the clinic complies with all applicable requirements to Swiss clinics and can be included into the Register of Medical Institutions. Conditions for obtaining a mandate for work in the field of heart surgery include the availability of infrastructure and the provision of emergency assistance related to heart surgery. As stated in the Resolution of the State Chancellery of the Canton of Schwyz, Klinik Im Park will continue to receive appropriate support. The management and the staff of Klinik Im Park are extremely pleased that the canton of Schwyz has adopted a favorable decision. On the one hand, this decision means that patients of the canton of Schwyz will receive quality services in the fields of cardiology and cardiac surgery. On the other hand, the inclusion into the Register of Medical Institutions proves that Klinik Im Park meets all the requirements that are applied to Swiss clinics.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The clinic pays much attention to intensive personal care and a cosy atmosphere that will make you feel comfortable. The exclusive furnishings of the rooms located in the new building will satisfy the most demanding patients. Nothing will remind you that you are staying at hospital. Most rooms open a magnificent view of the well-groomed park of the clinic. Each elegantly furnished room has a colour LCD TV, a telephone, a mini-bar and a safe box, and a comfortable seating area, the Internet access and a chic bathroom.
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.