• The ESCA CancerSupport Centre is open

    After 20 years serving those affected by cancer in the Lake Geneva region,
    we’ve moved to a new bigger and brighter home.

    Emotional support, practical help and physical well-being activities now available under one roof, free of charge and in English
    – accessible to everyone.

    Come visit us! Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10h-14h.

    Find out more...
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
PHYSICAL WELL-BEING
PRACTICAL HELP

In support of World Cancer Day and in partnership with Eli Lilly (Suisse) SA, a series of videos were created to tell Jodie’s story.

Episode 2: Living with MBC is an overwhelming and physically difficult experience. Discover how Jodie has found support from family and friends whilst living in a foreign country and how ESCA CancerSupport guides her through this journey. (first 20sec is the same as Episode 1 so keep watching!)

27 April 2020: AGM

Save the Date!
Details to follow.

Renew your membership now! 

3 May 2020: First ever ESCAthlon

Support Isabela and her classmates as they take on a multi-sport CHALLENGE of running, hiking and navigating!
Support the ESCAthlon NOW! 

10 May 2020: Harmony Half

Support Rob as he runs the Geneva Half Marathon only 24 months after an Acute Myeloid Leukemia diagnosis!
Read his story…    Support Rob NOW!

*NEW* at ESCA CS! You can now create a personalised fundraising page.  Check out Our Fundraisers.

ESCA CancerSupport Centre

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 10.00 – 14.00
call our Centre
+41 (0) 22 723 20 08 (new!)

or Email
info@CancerSupport.ch

Château du Grand-Saconnex (gr. floor)
Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14
1218 Le Grand-Saconnex

Click here for a GOOGLE MAP

Schedule a free appointment

to speak with one of our counsellors

Support Line
+41 (0) 22 723 22 31

or Email
support@CancerSupport.ch.

All our services are provided
in the strictest confidence.

Click here to see OUR COUNSELLORS

Our Calendar

Visit our ESCA CancerSupport Centre ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
Chat informally over coffee with one of our volunteers, many of whom are former cancer patients. Browse our library, learn more about how we can help and even meet our counsellors.  All are welcome!
10:00 - 14:00
18 Feb 2020
Gentle Yoga ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
A more gentle class for those currently undergoing treatment or recovering from treatment. (Note: no class 22 October)
10:30 - 11:30
18 Feb 2020
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Cancer Patients ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
An 8-week programme designed for those who have recently received or are presently receiving treatment for cancer.
14:30 - 16:30
18 Feb 2020
Pilates FitsPro Studio, FitsPro Studio, 243 Rte des Fayards, 1290 Versoix
Led by a specially trained instructor who has worked with cancer patients, helping them reconcile changes in body movement.
11:15 - 12:15
19 Feb 2020
Bosom Pals Gym Classes Webster University in Geneva, Route de Collex 15, 1293 Bellevue
A specially designed gym class for women with breast cancer led by a licensed Physical Therapist.
09:30 - 10:30
20 Feb 2020
Visit our ESCA CancerSupport Centre ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
Chat informally over coffee with one of our volunteers, many of whom are former cancer patients. Browse our library, learn more about how we can help and even meet our counsellors.  All are welcome!
10:00 - 14:00
20 Feb 2020
Yoga for Recovery and Healing ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
A more active class for those who have experienced cancer and are recovered, as well as carers.
10:30 - 11:30
21 Feb 2020
Bosom Pals Coffee Morning ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
A group of women diagnosed with breast cancer who meet on the last Monday of the month, over a cup of tea or coffee, to share experiences. 
10:00 - 12:00
24 Feb 2020
Visit our ESCA CancerSupport Centre ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
Chat informally over coffee with one of our volunteers, many of whom are former cancer patients. Browse our library, learn more about how we can help and even meet our counsellors.  All are welcome!
10:00 - 14:00
25 Feb 2020
Gentle Yoga ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
A more gentle class for those currently undergoing treatment or recovering from treatment. (Note: no class 22 October)
10:30 - 11:30
25 Feb 2020
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Cancer Patients ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
An 8-week programme designed for those who have recently received or are presently receiving treatment for cancer.
14:30 - 16:30
25 Feb 2020
Bereavement Support ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
Bereavement groups are made up of a small number of people who have recently lost a loved one. 8-week sessions.
17:30 - 19:30
25 Feb 2020
Pilates FitsPro Studio, FitsPro Studio, 243 Rte des Fayards, 1290 Versoix
Led by a specially trained instructor who has worked with cancer patients, helping them reconcile changes in body movement.
11:15 - 11:15
26 Feb 2020
Bosom Pals Gym Classes Webster University in Geneva, Route de Collex 15, 1293 Bellevue
A specially designed gym class for women with breast cancer led by a licensed Physical Therapist.
09:30 - 10:30
27 Feb 2020
Visit our ESCA CancerSupport Centre ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
Chat informally over coffee with one of our volunteers, many of whom are former cancer patients. Browse our library, learn more about how we can help and even meet our counsellors.  All are welcome!
10:00 - 14:00
27 Feb 2020
Yoga for Recovery and Healing ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
A more active class for those who have experienced cancer and are recovered, as well as carers.
10:30 - 11:30
28 Feb 2020
Visit our ESCA CancerSupport Centre ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
Chat informally over coffee with one of our volunteers, many of whom are former cancer patients. Browse our library, learn more about how we can help and even meet our counsellors.  All are welcome!
10:00 - 14:00
3 Mar 2020
Gentle Yoga ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
A more gentle class for those currently undergoing treatment or recovering from treatment. (Note: no class 22 October)
10:30 - 11:30
3 Mar 2020
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Cancer Patients ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
An 8-week programme designed for those who have recently received or are presently receiving treatment for cancer.
14:30 - 16:30
3 Mar 2020
Bereavement Support ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
Bereavement groups are made up of a small number of people who have recently lost a loved one. 8-week sessions.
17:30 - 19:30
3 Mar 2020
Art Therapy for Carers and Volunteers ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
A 4-week programme designed for those caring for people with cancer. It is not necessary to have artistic skills to join the group!
10:00 - 12:00
4 Mar 2020
Bosom Pals Gym Classes Webster University in Geneva, Route de Collex 15, 1293 Bellevue
A specially designed gym class for women with breast cancer led by a licensed Physical Therapist.
09:30 - 10:30
5 Mar 2020
Visit our ESCA CancerSupport Centre ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
Chat informally over coffee with one of our volunteers, many of whom are former cancer patients. Browse our library, learn more about how we can help and even meet our counsellors.  All are welcome!
10:00 - 14:00
5 Mar 2020
Pilates FitsPro Studio, FitsPro Studio, 243 Rte des Fayards, 1290 Versoix
Led by a specially trained instructor who has worked with cancer patients, helping them reconcile changes in body movement.
10:00 - 11:00
5 Mar 2020
Yoga for Recovery and Healing ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
A more active class for those who have experienced cancer and are recovered, as well as carers.
10:30 - 11:30
6 Mar 2020
Lausanne Support Ligue vaudoise contre le cancer, Place Pépinet 1, 1003 Lausanne
ESCA CancerSupport is now in Lausanne with a support group for anyone who's been affected by cancer. We are here to listen, talk, support and hopefully make it easier to cope. We meet monthly at the Ligue vaudoise office.
09:30 - 12:00
9 Mar 2020
Gentle Yoga ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
A more gentle class for those currently undergoing treatment or recovering from treatment. (Note: no class 22 October)
10:30 - 11:30
10 Mar 2020
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Cancer Patients ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
An 8-week programme designed for those who have recently received or are presently receiving treatment for cancer.
14:30 - 16:30
10 Mar 2020
Bereavement Support ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
Bereavement groups are made up of a small number of people who have recently lost a loved one. 8-week sessions.
17:30 - 19:30
10 Mar 2020
Art Therapy for Carers and Volunteers ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
A 4-week programme designed for those caring for people with cancer. It is not necessary to have artistic skills to join the group!
10:00 - 12:00
11 Mar 2020
Pilates FitsPro Studio, FitsPro Studio, 243 Rte des Fayards, 1290 Versoix
Led by a specially trained instructor who has worked with cancer patients, helping them reconcile changes in body movement.
10:00 - 11:00
12 Mar 2020
Yoga for Recovery and Healing ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
A more active class for those who have experienced cancer and are recovered, as well as carers.
10:30 - 11:30
13 Mar 2020
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Cancer Patients ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
An 8-week programme designed for those who have recently received or are presently receiving treatment for cancer.
14:30 - 16:30
17 Mar 2020
Bereavement Support ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
Bereavement groups are made up of a small number of people who have recently lost a loved one. 8-week sessions.
17:30 - 19:30
17 Mar 2020
Art Therapy for Carers and Volunteers ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
A 4-week programme designed for those caring for people with cancer. It is not necessary to have artistic skills to join the group!
10:00 - 12:00
18 Mar 2020
Pilates FitsPro Studio, FitsPro Studio, 243 Rte des Fayards, 1290 Versoix
Led by a specially trained instructor who has worked with cancer patients, helping them reconcile changes in body movement.
10:00 - 11:00
19 Mar 2020
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Cancer Patients ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
An 8-week programme designed for those who have recently received or are presently receiving treatment for cancer.
14:30 - 16:30
24 Mar 2020
Bereavement Support ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
Bereavement groups are made up of a small number of people who have recently lost a loved one. 8-week sessions.
17:30 - 19:30
24 Mar 2020
Art Therapy for Carers and Volunteers ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
A 4-week programme designed for those caring for people with cancer. It is not necessary to have artistic skills to join the group!
10:00 - 12:00
25 Mar 2020
Pilates FitsPro Studio, FitsPro Studio, 243 Rte des Fayards, 1290 Versoix
Led by a specially trained instructor who has worked with cancer patients, helping them reconcile changes in body movement.
10:00 - 11:00
26 Mar 2020
WalknTalk Alternating Jura and Salève sides
Open to all members, volunteers and clients wishing to participate. Walking provides a gentle start to regaining a degree of fitness.
18:00 - 20:00
26 Mar 2020
March for CancerSupport ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
Join us on our annual March for CancerSupport as we walk from the ESCA CancerSupport Centre to Geneva's lakeside and see the Jet d'Eau illuminated in our CancerSupport colours!
18:00 - 21:00
26 Mar 2020
Bosom Pals Coffee Morning ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
A group of women diagnosed with breast cancer who meet on the last Monday of the month, over a cup of tea or coffee, to share experiences. 
10:00 - 12:00
30 Mar 2020
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Cancer Patients ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
An 8-week programme designed for those who have recently received or are presently receiving treatment for cancer.
14:30 - 16:30
31 Mar 2020
Bereavement Support ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
Bereavement groups are made up of a small number of people who have recently lost a loved one. 8-week sessions.
17:30 - 19:30
31 Mar 2020
Pilates FitsPro Studio, FitsPro Studio, 243 Rte des Fayards, 1290 Versoix
Led by a specially trained instructor who has worked with cancer patients, helping them reconcile changes in body movement.
10:00 - 11:00
2 Apr 2020
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Cancer Patients ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
An 8-week programme designed for those who have recently received or are presently receiving treatment for cancer.
14:30 - 16:30
7 Apr 2020
Bereavement Support ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
Bereavement groups are made up of a small number of people who have recently lost a loved one. 8-week sessions.
17:30 - 19:30
7 Apr 2020
Lausanne Support Ligue vaudoise contre le cancer, Place Pépinet 1, 1003 Lausanne
ESCA CancerSupport is now in Lausanne with a support group for anyone who's been affected by cancer. We are here to listen, talk, support and hopefully make it easier to cope. We meet monthly at the Ligue vaudoise office.
09:30 - 12:00
14 Apr 2020
Bereavement Support ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
Bereavement groups are made up of a small number of people who have recently lost a loved one. 8-week sessions.
17:30 - 19:30
14 Apr 2020
Return to Work ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
A workshop that helps to prepare for your return to work from a mental, an emotional and a practical point of view.
14:30 - 16:30
22 Apr 2020
Pilates FitsPro Studio, FitsPro Studio, 243 Rte des Fayards, 1290 Versoix
Led by a specially trained instructor who has worked with cancer patients, helping them reconcile changes in body movement.
10:00 - 11:00
23 Apr 2020
Return to Work ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
A workshop that helps to prepare for your return to work from a mental, an emotional and a practical point of view.
14:30 - 16:30
29 Apr 2020
Pilates FitsPro Studio, FitsPro Studio, 243 Rte des Fayards, 1290 Versoix
Led by a specially trained instructor who has worked with cancer patients, helping them reconcile changes in body movement.
10:00 - 11:00
30 Apr 2020
ESCAthlon 2020
Support the first ever ESCAthlon: 5th graders from LGB take on a multi-sport CHALLENGE to raise awareness and funds for ESCA CancerSupport!
09:30 - 16:00
3 May 2020
Return to Work ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
A workshop that helps to prepare for your return to work from a mental, an emotional and a practical point of view.
14:30 - 16:30
6 May 2020
Pilates FitsPro Studio, FitsPro Studio, 243 Rte des Fayards, 1290 Versoix
Led by a specially trained instructor who has worked with cancer patients, helping them reconcile changes in body movement.
10:00 - 11:00
7 May 2020
Harmony Half 2020
Support Rob in his Geneva Half Marathon run in support of ESCA CS! Click to read more about his amazing journey with cancer.
09:00 - 17:00
10 May 2020
Lausanne Support Ligue vaudoise contre le cancer, Place Pépinet 1, 1003 Lausanne
ESCA CancerSupport is now in Lausanne with a support group for anyone who's been affected by cancer. We are here to listen, talk, support and hopefully make it easier to cope. We meet monthly at the Ligue vaudoise office.
09:30 - 12:00
11 May 2020
Return to Work ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
A workshop that helps to prepare for your return to work from a mental, an emotional and a practical point of view.
14:30 - 16:30
13 May 2020
Pilates FitsPro Studio, FitsPro Studio, 243 Rte des Fayards, 1290 Versoix
Led by a specially trained instructor who has worked with cancer patients, helping them reconcile changes in body movement.
10:00 - 11:00
14 May 2020
Return to Work ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
A workshop that helps to prepare for your return to work from a mental, an emotional and a practical point of view.
14:30 - 16:30
20 May 2020
Return to Work ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
A workshop that helps to prepare for your return to work from a mental, an emotional and a practical point of view.
14:30 - 16:30
27 May 2020
Pilates FitsPro Studio, FitsPro Studio, 243 Rte des Fayards, 1290 Versoix
Led by a specially trained instructor who has worked with cancer patients, helping them reconcile changes in body movement.
10:00 - 11:00
28 May 2020
Pilates FitsPro Studio, FitsPro Studio, 243 Rte des Fayards, 1290 Versoix
Led by a specially trained instructor who has worked with cancer patients, helping them reconcile changes in body movement.
10:00 - 11:00
4 Jun 2020
Lausanne Support Ligue vaudoise contre le cancer, Place Pépinet 1, 1003 Lausanne
ESCA CancerSupport is now in Lausanne with a support group for anyone who's been affected by cancer. We are here to listen, talk, support and hopefully make it easier to cope. We meet monthly at the Ligue vaudoise office.
09:30 - 12:00
8 Jun 2020
Pilates FitsPro Studio, FitsPro Studio, 243 Rte des Fayards, 1290 Versoix
Led by a specially trained instructor who has worked with cancer patients, helping them reconcile changes in body movement.
10:00 - 11:00
11 Jun 2020
Pilates FitsPro Studio, FitsPro Studio, 243 Rte des Fayards, 1290 Versoix
Led by a specially trained instructor who has worked with cancer patients, helping them reconcile changes in body movement.
10:00 - 11:00
18 Jun 2020
Lausanne Support Ligue vaudoise contre le cancer, Place Pépinet 1, 1003 Lausanne
ESCA CancerSupport is now in Lausanne with a support group for anyone who's been affected by cancer. We are here to listen, talk, support and hopefully make it easier to cope. We meet monthly at the Ligue vaudoise office.
09:30 - 12:00
13 Jul 2020
Paddle for CancerSupport Dragon Boat Festival La Vallée de Joux, 14 rte de l’Hôtel de Ville, 1344 L’Abbaye
Join us on Sunday 6 September 2020 for our 14th annual awareness and fundraising campaign. Paddle for CancerSupport is a fun family day filled with activities that include face painting, magic shows, a craft corner, a bake and book sale and of course, dragon boat racing!
09:00 - 16:00
6 Sep 2020
Look Good….Feel Better! ESCA CancerSupport Centre, Château du Grand-Saconnex, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
An exciting opportunity to learn about skin care and makeup techniques from a professional. Learn to apply makeup for issues related specifically to cancer treatment while having fun!
14:30 - 16:30
17 Nov 2020