Second opinion for prostate cancer – get one now

• We offer interdisciplinary and comprehensive treatment by various specialist departments (including urology, oncology, radio-oncology, radiology and nuclear medicine).
• With us, you have access to the latest treatment techniques and innovations. We offer the entire range of possible prostate cancer therapies. We also offer modern, gentle treatment options such as HIFU and cryotherapy, which preserve the prostate as an organ.
• We only recommend treatment if it is absolutely necessary. Prostate cancer classified as low-risk is not actively treated at the USZ, but closely monitored – as stipulated by the current guidelines.
• Gentle, fast and reliable clarification of all prostate changes.
• We use all the possibilities of modern medicine to precisely classify your tumor disease and thus apply the best treatment for you.

A second opinion gives you the opportunity to have your diagnosis and the proposed treatment methods checked again by an expert. Particularly in the case of prostate cancer, where there are a variety of treatment options, you can ensure that you make the best decision for you. We take the time to carefully analyze your findings and explain all possible options to you in a transparent manner. If necessary, we can carry out additional analyses to classify the prostate cancer more precisely and recommend the best therapy. In most cases of low-risk prostate cancer, we recommend active surveillance instead of active treatment. A study by the USZ Department of Urology shows that this method is used much more frequently at the University Hospital Zurich than in the rest of the canton of Zurich.

The costs of a second opinion for prostate cancer are generally covered by health insurance for people with health insurance in Switzerland. Please check with your health insurance company in advance to ensure that the costs will be covered.