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Cancer Support Switzerland Celebrates 25 Years

Celebrating 25 Years of Compassionate Care, Cancer Support Switzerland has been a trusted space in English to individuals with cancer and their loved ones affected by cancer since 2000.

Over the past 25 years, we have provided quality support at no cost to those we serve, helping them navigate the emotional, practical, and informational challenges of a cancer diagnosis. We offer a diverse range of services, including psychosocial counselling, support groups such as bereavement and caregivers, and community activities, available both online throughout the country and in-person in Geneva, Vaud, and Zurich.

As we celebrate this milestone, we reaffirm our commitment to expanding our reach to support even more people and providing a safe, supportive network for everyone in need.

Save the Date

Join us for our Anniversary Celebration & Steps for Cancer Support Awards in Geneva on Thursday, 12 June at 18:00.

Let’s celebrate together and honour our champions in fundraising and stepping.

REGISTER FOR THE EVENT HERE

 

2024
Services launched in Zurich

Through out the year we launched 4 new activities and support services in Zurich.

2024
ESCA CancerSupport announces name change to Cancer Support Switzerland

English-language cancer support organisation changes its name to reflect expansion in services across Switzerland.

Click here to learn more about the name change.

2022
First Annual Event

First annual Open House organized

2021
Updating Our Resources

Oncolexic English-French phrasebook launched, replacing In Other Words 

2020
Organization Moves Locations

ESCA CancerSupport Centre moves to the Château du Grand Saconnex

Centre closed and services move online when COVID-19 restrictions come into force

First Steps for CancerSupport fitness and fundraising challenge 

2018
Renaming the Organization

ESCA renamed as ESCA CancerSupport.

First March for CancerSupport annual Awareness

Walk in Geneva First support group starts in Lausanne 

2015
Second Support Service Created

Geneva Walk’nTalk sessions initiated

2011
Helping the Geneva Community

ESCA involved in setting up La Maison de Tara, Geneva’s first hospice 

2009
First Support Service

First fitness class started

2005
First resource developed

In Other Words English-French phrasebook launched 

2004
Renaming the Organization

ESCG renamed as English Speaking Cancer Association (ESCA).

Drop-In Centre, library, and offices opened in the Ecumenical Centre, Grand Saconnex.

Bosom Pals breast cancer support group initiated  

2003
Professional Counsellor Joins

First professional psychologist joins ECSG – first counselling sessions delivered. 

First Peer Support volunteer training.

First Annual Report published.

2000
Making it Official

ECSG set up as a legal entity, a not-for-profit organisation with six initial members 

1999
First Meeting

English-Speaking Cancer Support Group (ECSG) formed to give peer support to cancer patients and caregivers, initially meeting in an English-language bookstore in Geneva.

Recent Updates
Death Café
Rachel’s Journey with Metastatic Breast Cancer: From the UK to Switzerland
Finding Healing and Creativity at HeART Space
Navigating Loss Together: Introducing Our Bereavement Support Group and Online Grief Workshop
Zurich Coordinator (60%) (hybrid)

Contact

info@cancersupport.ch
+41 (0) 22 723 20 08

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

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