The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical analysis of blood
- TSH-basal, fT3, fT4
- tumor markers
- indicators of blood coagulation
- CT scan / MRI of the abdomen
- abdominal ultrasound scan
- 1 course of chemotherapy
- nursing services
- consultations of leading experts
- 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 of the abdomen and pelvis (if available)
- 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:
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.