Can psycho-oncological support improve the chances of recovery or the quality of life of breast cancer patients?
Dr. med. Ruedi Schweizer
April 22, 2024
2 min
In psycho-oncological topics, you and your relatives will be accompanied through all phases of the illness by experienced psychologists specialising in psychotherapy and specialists in psychiatry and psychotherapy. In this way, we can provide relief, give courage and open up new perspectives. Dr Ruedi Schweizer, our expert in psycho-oncology and Medical Director of the Centre for Mental Health, explains in the following video.
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