Patients who wish to receive complementary medical treatment alongside or following their cancer therapy have the opportunity to receive advice and treatment at our outpatient clinic.
Our focus is on the following procedures:
The complementary medical treatment is individually adapted and coordinated with the cancer therapy. We are committed to integrative oncology.
Important areas are:
Mind Body Medicine also offers the option of group treatments. These groups are led by doctors and psychologists and comprise ten sessions.
Current group dates
Exercise and relaxation are two important resources that can significantly improve the quality of life of oncology patients. One advantage of yoga is that it combines exercise and relaxation. The exercise sequences are structured in such a way that you are supported in your personal needs and possibilities.
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Osteoporosis is a very common disease that mostly affects women with breast cancer. In this group treatment, breast cancer patients undergoing anti-hormonal therapy learn about aspects of a healthy diet and which foods can have a positive effect on bone health.
More about the healthy eating offerAccompanying complementary medical treatment can take place parallel to your cancer therapy or following it.
Our doctors will have a detailed discussion with you and advise you or develop an individual treatment plan with you. This can include elements of acupuncture / TCM, mind-body medicine, hypnosis, phytotherapy and other naturopathic procedures and is implemented by our interprofessional team.
Acupuncture / TCM treatment can be individually adapted to the symptoms and needs of the patient. We also offer a special acupuncture consultation for oncology patients. This is suitable for the direct treatment of specific symptoms that occur during cancer therapy. Your referring doctors will provide the indication:
In Mind Body Medicine, an individualized concept for lifestyle change is developed with patients, adapted to their symptoms and needs. The aim is to reduce symptoms and strengthen self-efficacy. There is a particular focus on strengthening resources, mindfulness and self-care.
Important areas are:
Mind Body Medicine also offers the option of group treatments. These groups are led by doctors and psychologists and comprise ten sessions.
Current group dates
Exercise and relaxation are two important resources that can significantly improve the quality of life of oncology patients. One advantage of yoga is that it combines exercise and relaxation. The exercise sequences are structured in such a way that you are supported in your personal needs and possibilities.
More about the yoga offer
Osteoporosis is a very common disease that mostly affects women with breast cancer. In this group treatment, breast cancer patients undergoing anti-hormonal therapy learn about aspects of a healthy diet and which foods can have a positive effect on bone health.
More about the healthy eating offerWe are happy to take your previous experience and preferences into account. Therefore, we will send you a corresponding form when you submit your application. Please complete this form and bring it with you to your first consultation.
Our clinical services are integrative. We combine the latest scientific findings with many years of experience in complementary medical treatment and take the individual situation of our patients into account.
The Institute for Complementary and Integrative Medicine specializes in integrative medicine and also teaches and conducts research in this field. It is well networked both nationally and internationally. The range of therapies on offer has been coordinated with the services of the Comprehensive Cancer Center Zurich, among others.
We recommend that you have your specialist or primary care physician refer you for a consultation.
For an appointment for private consultation, please contact our International Office directly.
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Please attach a current list of the patient’s diagnosis and medications, e.g., in the form of a physician’s report.