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Treatment of esophageal cancer with chemotherapy in Merian Iselin Clinic Basel

Merian Iselin Clinic Basel

Basel, Switzerland
Program id # 121965
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Dr. med. Ulrich Buser
Department of Oncology and Hematology
Specialized in: oncology, hematology

The program includes:

  • Initial presentation in the clinic
  • case history collection
  • general clinical examination
  • laboratory tests:
    • complete blood count
    • general urine analysis
    • biochemical analysis of blood
    • TSH-basal, fT3, fT4
    • tumor markers
    • indicators of inflammation
    • indicators blood coagulation
  • ultrasound of the abdomen
  • CT/MRI of chest and abdominal cavity
  • gastroscopy with biopsy
  • 1 course of chemotherapy
  • consultation of related specialists
  • symptomatic specific treatment
  • the cost of essential medicines and materials
  • nursing services
  • control examinations
  • full hospital accommodation
  • developing of further guidance

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 Merian Iselin Clinic Basel offers the full range of medical services in these areas. The department’s specialization includes the treatment of all diseases of the hematopoietic system, as well as solid tumors of various organs and anatomical structures. The Chief Physician of the department is Dr. med. Ulrich Buser. 

After conducting the comprehensive diagnostics, the attending physician informs the patient about all possible treatment options, and they together decide on the upcoming treatment regimen. The aim of treatment is to fully compensate for the disease and improve the quality of life of the patient. At the terminal stages of cancer, the patient receives all the necessary therapeutic measures and effective pain therapy. The treatment is provided with the cooperation of oncologists and hematologists with specialists from related fields – surgeons, gynecologists, urologists, plastic surgeons, radiation therapists and other doctors.

The standard treatments for cancer include chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgical treatment. To date, the doctors also actively use hormonal therapy, immunotherapy, antibody therapy, chemoembolization, etc. In case of diseases of the hematopoietic system, the basis of treatment is chemotherapy. To perform tumor resections, the department maintains close cooperation with the experienced surgeons. In addition, psychological care is an important aspect of the fight against cancer. During the entire therapeutic process, the patient works with a competent psychologist who helps to cope with emotions and set himself up for a favorable therapy outcome.

The department specializes in the diagnostics and treatment of the following diseases:

  • Cancer of the hematopoietic system (various types of leukemia)
  • Lymph node cancer
  • Breast cancer
  • Cervical cancer
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Prostate cancer
  • Bladder cancer
  • Bowel cancer
  • Other oncopathologies

The main therapeutic options of the department include:

  • Drug treatment
  • Radiation therapy
  • Antibody therapy
  • Surgical tumor resection (in collaboration with cancer surgeons)
  • Other treatments

Curriculum vitae

Education and Professional Career

  • Study of Human Medicine at the Universities of Basel and Bern.
  • Work in the Department of Oncology and Hematology at the Cantonal Hospital Bruderholz.
  • Work in the Department of Oncology and Hematology at the St. Clara Hospital Basel.
  • Work in the Department of Oncology and Hematology at the Hospital Hammersmith London.
  • Work in the Department of Internal Therapy, Hematology, Oncology, as well as in the Emergency Service, University Hospital Basel.

Clinical Interests

  • Diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the blood and lymphatic system.
  • Laboratory and ultrasound diagnostics.

Memberships in Professional Societies

  • Swiss Society of Internal Medicine (SGIM).
  • Swiss Society of Hematology (SGH).
  • Swiss Society of Medical Oncology (SGMO).
  • German Society of Hematology and Oncology (DGHO).
  • European Hematology Association (EHA).
  • European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO).
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

Photo of the doctor: (c) Merian Iselin Klinik für Orthopädie und Chirurgie 


About hospital

The Merian Iselin Clinic Basel is a leading Swiss medical center with outstanding quality of medical care. The key areas of specialization of the clinic are orthopedics and surgery. The work of the specialists in the field of urology and sports medicine (accreditation as the Swiss Olympic Medical Center) is also particularly successful. The clinic is a private medical facility that works closely with the private practices of renowned doctors. The highly specialized physicians with impressive work experience admit patients at the clinic and provide all the necessary medical services, including surgical treatment.

The decisive role in the success of clinical practice is played by state-of-the-art technical equipment and excellent infrastructure of the clinic, in which the patient feels as comfortable as possible. The clinic includes 9 operating rooms fitted out with all the necessary equipment to perform classic and modern sparing minimally invasive interventions, including high-precision systems for monitoring the patient's condition during and after the operation. The medical facility annually performs more than 8,000 surgical interventions in various areas of surgery.

The clinic has the strictest hygiene standards, and observes all the requirements of the quality management system of medical care. The clinic staff maintains a pleasant atmosphere in the clinic so that the patient does not feel discomfort or fear about the upcoming treatment.

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Accommodation in hospital

Patients rooms

The patients of the Merian Iselin Clinic Basel live in cozy and comfortable rooms decorated in a modern design. Each patient room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The standard patient rooms have a comfortable, automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a TV and a telephone. If desired, one can connect a gadget to Wi-Fi. Also, the clinic offers enhanced-comfort patient rooms, which additionally have a minibar, a coffee machine, upholstered furniture and other amenities.

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, the patient may stay at the hotel. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.