Psycho-oncology for breast cancer
Dr. med. Ruedi Schweizer
November 28, 2023
4 min
Our medical director of the Centre for Mental Health, Dr Ruedi Schweizer, is happy to take the time to answer frequently asked questions about the mental health of breast cancer patients.
How does a breast cancer diagnosis affect mental health?
Does the psychological stress of patients at different stages of the disease differ?
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