Double the expertise thanks to close cooperation with the University Hospital Basel

As one of the largest breast centres in Switzerland, the Basel Breast Centre represents a progressive and innovative collaboration between the University Hospital Basel and Bethesda Hospital. Our cooperation offers patients the best of both worlds: access to the latest research findings and innovative treatment methods, combined with the personal and patient-orientated care of a family-run private hospital.

This unique combination enables us to tailor each treatment to the individual patient and always be at the cutting edge of medical research, on a par with the top breast centres in Europe and North America.

«I still feel a deep sense of gratitude towards the breast centre. The whole team was competent and empathetic and everyone looked after me lovingly.»


Tanja Bajic, Basel

Basel Breast Centre - top university medicine and personal care for breast cancer

The Breast Centre, run jointly by the University Hospital Basel and Bethesda Hospital Basel, combines state-of-the-art therapies and experienced experts conveniently under one roof.

One minute it's normal everyday life, the next a suspicion bursts into your life: Breast cancer. Nothing is ever the same again. We are there for you in this upsetting situation, right from the first suspicion.

We offer you our help - individual, personalised, certified.

What patients particularly appreciate about the Breast Care Nurses

The two Breast Care Nurses take a lot of time to listen to patients' fears and concerns and provide help with all kinds of questions: for example, the women concerned deal with the side effects of the various treatments and what they can do about them. Alternative and complementary medical options are a recurring topic. The same applies to the question of cosmetic options if all or part of a breast has to be removed.

The Breast Care Nurses then refer them to our psychological support at the Breast Centre and help - on request - during this difficult and stressful time.

The aim of our Breast Care Nurses is to ensure that our patients feel that they are in good hands at all times.

Our Breast Care Nurses at Bethesda Hospital

Our Breast Care Nurses are nurses who specialise in providing support, information and advice to women with breast cancer. They look after the affected woman from diagnosis to the end of treatment and are also available for discussions by telephone or in person between appointments.

Our Breast Care Nurses are also responsible for fitting prostheses and aids. They also arrange appointments, make contact with support centres, coordinate discussions with doctors, provide information material and are available to talk to.

Interdisciplinary co-operation

We work closely with the medical and nursing teams in related areas. Together, we work hard for you - so you are always in the best of hands with us and receive the treatment that is tailored to your illness. We work on an interdisciplinary basis in the following areas:

Blog topics relating to gynaecology & breast cancer

FAQs about the Breast Centre and the Breast Care Nurses

Do you have any uncertainties or concerns?
We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions about breast cancer.

Do you have any other questions that are not answered here?
You can contact us - we will be happy to help.

For appointments or postponements and cancellations, please contact the radiology department directly.

Patients from the canton of Baselstadt who are over 50 can register for mammography screening every 2 years without a referral.

Further information on mammography screening

The Breast Centre Basel Bethesda Spital has a team of gynaecological doctors consisting of two gynaecologists and one gynaecologist. You will be given the telephone number of the doctor on duty and can then contact the practice directly and receive an appointment promptly.

Breast care nurses are nursing experts for breast cancer. They are specially trained to care for patients in all phases of the disease. An important concern is to recognise the patients with all their worries and fears and to respond to their individual needs.

Our two Breast Care Nurses, Rita Schnyder and Noemi Eisenring, accompany patients throughout the entire care process - before, during and after hospitalisation. During the inpatient phase, they see the patients every day. After discharge, they continue to be there for our patients and offer their support.

The two nurses take a lot of time to listen to the patients' fears and concerns and provide help with all kinds of questions: for example, the women concerned deal with the side effects of the various treatments and what they can do about them. Alternative and complementary medical options are a recurring topic. The same applies to the question of cosmetic options if all or part of a breast has to be removed. The Breast Care Nurses then refer them to our psychological support at the Breast Centre and help - on request - during this difficult and stressful time. The aim of our Breast Care Nurses is to ensure that our patients feel that they are in good hands at all times.

The range of topics is extensive. It ranges from discussions on deciding on the form of therapy, support with side effects of the therapies, information on aids and support services, psychosocial support and the provision of contacts to other services(social services, psycho-oncology, orthopaedic specialist shops and much more).

The costs are covered by health insurance.

The Breast Centre Basel Bethesda Spital has a team of gynaecological doctors consisting of two gynaecologists and one gynaecologist. You will be given the telephone number of the doctor on duty and can then contact the practice directly and receive an appointment promptly.

No, you do not need a doctor's referral. You can book an appointment directly.

You need a prescription from your medical team.

Your advantages at Bethesda Hospital

We provide interdisciplinary excellence in medicine, care and therapy, promote innovation and are at the cutting edge of research and technology. Personalised care in a family atmosphere, our excellent hotel facilities and the quiet location in the park support your recovery.

Ausgezeichnete Pflege und Hotellerie im Bethesda Spital

Excellent hotel business

Medical excellence

Your advantages
Bethesda Spital ist Mitglied bei Swiss Leading Hospitals (SLH)

Multiple certifications