• Cancer doesn’t stop,
    neither do we.

    Support for those affected by cancer is now even more important than ever. Although our Centre is closed, we are still here to help you as best we can. Our support services are now available online.

    If you need support, please do not hesitate to contact us.

    INFO ON SUPPORT SERVICES
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
PHYSICAL WELL-BEING
PRACTICAL HELP
Click HERE to learn more and REGISTER!
SUPPORT the challenge!

Join us as we walk around the world in 20 days to celebrate ESCA CancerSupport’s 20th anniversary!

Whether you are an individual looking for extra motivation to reach your recommended 10,000 steps per day or a group doing team training for your next marathon, REGISTER for Steps for CancerSupport and make each step count for local cancer patients and their loved ones. You can also SUPPORT a team or individual competing in the Challenge! 

You will be able to register a Corporate or Open team of up to 10 people or take part in the Challenge as an individual.

Given the changing Covid situation please refer to government advice while taking part in the challenge and remember that
teams can be virtual as well as in-person.

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

Help Julie help us

Buy your CD or download the music from the Benefit Concert held in October 2019 by Julie Tompkins-Wagner.
Details and how to order…

28 June 2020: 7 Peaks in 7 Days- A SUCCESS!

Isabela and her family conquered 7 peaks in 7 days in support of ESCA CS. They have photos and videos of their amazing adventure that are coming soon.  But you can still help and Support Isabela NOW!

25 October 2020: Lausanne Half Marathon (Harmony Half cancelled)

Support Rob as he now runs the Lausanne Half Marathon only 29 months after an Acute Myeloid Leukemia diagnosis! Read more and Support Rob NOW!

ESCA CancerSupport Centre

(*We are temporarily closed as of March 10)
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

Click to read our 2019 Annual Report

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

*NOTE*
Most of our Support Activities and Events are now being held online during their normal times. (marked *Virtual*)
For any questions, please contact support@cancersupport.ch.

Our Calendar

*Virtual* Pilates VIRTUAL
Led by a specially trained instructor who has worked with cancer patients, helping them reconcile changes in body movement. Classes will continue through July and August!
10:00 - 11:00
8 Jul 2020
*Virtual* Bosom Pals Gym Classes (for existing participants only) VIRTUAL
A specially designed gym class for women with breast cancer led by a licensed Physical Therapist. For existing participants only. Classes will continue through July and August!
09:30 - 10:30
9 Jul 2020
*Virtual* Yoga for Recovery and Healing VIRTUAL
A more active class for those who have experienced cancer and are recovered, as well as carers. Classes will continue through July and August!
10:30 - 11:30
10 Jul 2020
*Virtual* Lausanne Support VIRTUAL
ESCA CancerSupport offers a support group in Lausanne for anyone who's been affected by cancer. We are here to listen, talk, support and hopefully make it easier to cope.
09:30 - 12:00
13 Jul 2020
*Virtual* Gentle Yoga VIRTUAL
A more gentle class for those currently undergoing treatment or recovering from treatment. Classes will continue through July and August!
10:30 - 11:30
14 Jul 2020
*Virtual* Geneva Support VIRTUAL
*NEW* ESCA CancerSupport is now offering a support group in Geneva for those who have had cancer. We are here to listen, talk, support and hopefully make it easier to cope. We will meet *virtually* each month.
10:00 - 12:00
15 Jul 2020
*Virtual* Pilates VIRTUAL
Led by a specially trained instructor who has worked with cancer patients, helping them reconcile changes in body movement. Classes will continue through July and August!
10:00 - 11:00
15 Jul 2020
*Virtual* Bosom Pals Gym Classes (for existing participants only) VIRTUAL
A specially designed gym class for women with breast cancer led by a licensed Physical Therapist. For existing participants only. Classes will continue through July and August!
09:30 - 10:30
16 Jul 2020
*Virtual* Yoga for Recovery and Healing VIRTUAL
A more active class for those who have experienced cancer and are recovered, as well as carers. Classes will continue through July and August!
10:30 - 11:30
17 Jul 2020
WalknTalk Jura side
We are delighted to be restarting open air support, in the form of the Walk’nTalks. We’ve made careful plans, in accordance with current FoPH guidelines , to keep our clients and volunteers as safe as possible. Please note that due to the current social distancing rules, ESCA CS discourages car sharing and so walks will start directly from carparks that are also accessible using public transport.
10:00 - 14:00
21 Jul 2020
*Virtual* Gentle Yoga VIRTUAL
A more gentle class for those currently undergoing treatment or recovering from treatment. Classes will continue through July and August!
10:30 - 11:30
21 Jul 2020
*Virtual* Pilates VIRTUAL
Led by a specially trained instructor who has worked with cancer patients, helping them reconcile changes in body movement. Classes will continue through July and August!
10:00 - 11:00
22 Jul 2020
*Virtual* Bosom Pals Gym Classes (for existing participants only) VIRTUAL
A specially designed gym class for women with breast cancer led by a licensed Physical Therapist. For existing participants only. Classes will continue through July and August!
09:30 - 10:30
23 Jul 2020
*Virtual* Yoga for Recovery and Healing VIRTUAL
A more active class for those who have experienced cancer and are recovered, as well as carers. Classes will continue through July and August!
10:30 - 11:30
24 Jul 2020
*Virtual* Bosom Pals Coffee Morning VIRTUAL
*Virtual* A group of women diagnosed with breast cancer who meets the last Monday of the month over a cup of tea or coffee to share experiences. 
10:00 - 12:00
27 Jul 2020
*Virtual* Gentle Yoga VIRTUAL
A more gentle class for those currently undergoing treatment or recovering from treatment. Classes will continue through July and August!
10:30 - 11:30
28 Jul 2020
*Virtual* Pilates VIRTUAL
Led by a specially trained instructor who has worked with cancer patients, helping them reconcile changes in body movement. Classes will continue through July and August!
10:00 - 11:00
29 Jul 2020
*Virtual* Bosom Pals Gym Classes (for existing participants only) VIRTUAL
A specially designed gym class for women with breast cancer led by a licensed Physical Therapist. For existing participants only. Classes will continue through July and August!
09:30 - 10:30
30 Jul 2020
*Virtual* Yoga for Recovery and Healing VIRTUAL
A more active class for those who have experienced cancer and are recovered, as well as carers. Classes will continue through July and August!
10:30 - 11:30
31 Jul 2020
*Virtual* Gentle Yoga VIRTUAL
A more gentle class for those currently undergoing treatment or recovering from treatment. Classes will continue through July and August!
10:30 - 11:30
4 Aug 2020
*Virtual* Pilates VIRTUAL
Led by a specially trained instructor who has worked with cancer patients, helping them reconcile changes in body movement. Classes will continue through July and August!
10:00 - 11:00
5 Aug 2020
*Virtual* Bosom Pals Gym Classes (for existing participants only) VIRTUAL
A specially designed gym class for women with breast cancer led by a licensed Physical Therapist. For existing participants only. Classes will continue through July and August!
09:30 - 10:30
6 Aug 2020
*Virtual* Yoga for Recovery and Healing VIRTUAL
A more active class for those who have experienced cancer and are recovered, as well as carers. Classes will continue through July and August!
10:30 - 11:30
7 Aug 2020
*Virtual* Gentle Yoga VIRTUAL
A more gentle class for those currently undergoing treatment or recovering from treatment. Classes will continue through July and August!
10:30 - 11:30
11 Aug 2020
*Virtual* Pilates VIRTUAL
Led by a specially trained instructor who has worked with cancer patients, helping them reconcile changes in body movement. Classes will continue through July and August!
10:00 - 11:00
12 Aug 2020
*Virtual* Bosom Pals Gym Classes (for existing participants only) VIRTUAL
A specially designed gym class for women with breast cancer led by a licensed Physical Therapist. For existing participants only. Classes will continue through July and August!
09:30 - 10:30
13 Aug 2020
*Virtual* Yoga for Recovery and Healing VIRTUAL
A more active class for those who have experienced cancer and are recovered, as well as carers. Classes will continue through July and August!
10:30 - 11:30
14 Aug 2020
Steps for CancerSupport: the Challenge begins!
The around the world in 20 days to celebrate ESCA CS's 20th anniversary begins today: 18 August and will end 6 September!
00:00 - 00:00
18 Aug 2020
*Virtual* Gentle Yoga VIRTUAL
A more gentle class for those currently undergoing treatment or recovering from treatment. Classes will continue through July and August!
10:30 - 11:30
18 Aug 2020
*Virtual* Geneva Support VIRTUAL
*NEW* ESCA CancerSupport is now offering a support group in Geneva for those who have had cancer. We are here to listen, talk, support and hopefully make it easier to cope. We will meet *virtually* each month.
10:00 - 12:00
19 Aug 2020
*Virtual* Bosom Pals Gym Classes (for existing participants only) VIRTUAL
A specially designed gym class for women with breast cancer led by a licensed Physical Therapist. For existing participants only. Classes will continue through July and August!
09:30 - 10:30
20 Aug 2020
*Virtual* Bosom Pals Gym Classes (for existing participants only) VIRTUAL
A specially designed gym class for women with breast cancer led by a licensed Physical Therapist. For existing participants only. Classes will continue through July and August!
09:30 - 10:30
27 Aug 2020
*Virtual* Bosom Pals Gym Classes (for existing participants only) VIRTUAL
A specially designed gym class for women with breast cancer led by a licensed Physical Therapist. For existing participants only. Classes will continue through July and August!
09:30 - 10:30
3 Sep 2020
*Cancelled* 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
*Virtual* Bereavement Support VIRTUAL
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
8 Sep 2020
*Virtual* Lausanne Support VIRTUAL
ESCA CancerSupport offers a support group in Lausanne for anyone who's been affected by cancer. We are here to listen, talk, support and hopefully make it easier to cope.
09:30 - 12:00
14 Sep 2020
*Virtual* Bereavement Support VIRTUAL
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
15 Sep 2020
Lausanne Half Marathon 2020
Support Rob in his Lausanne Half Marathon run in support of ESCA CS! Click to read more about his amazing journey with cancer.
09:00 - 17:00
4 Oct 2020
*Virtual* Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Cancer Patients VIRTUAL
An 8-week programme designed for those who have recently received or are presently receiving treatment for cancer.
14:30 - 16:30
27 Oct 2020
*Virtual* Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Cancer Patients VIRTUAL
An 8-week programme designed for those who have recently received or are presently receiving treatment for cancer.
14:30 - 16:30
3 Nov 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
19 Nov 2020