Our Peer Supporters are trained, supervised volunteers, many of whom have had a cancer diagnosis themselves or been touched by cancer. They are here to help support you in a variety of different ways both in person and online, including:
Emotional Support:
- A compassionate listening ear
- Meeting for a walk and a coffee
- Support via email, telephone, or online
Appointment Companionship:
- Support during doctor or hospital visits, from scans to receiving results
- Accompaniment to wig fittings
Transportation Assistance:
- Travel to medical appointments or Cancer Support Switzerland services
Language Support:
- Translation assistance at medical appointments
- Help with translating medical documents
If you need any other support that isn’t listed above, please feel free to reach out by emailing support@cancersupport.ch
