Questions about Centro Seno Ticino
When is Centro Seno Ticino open?
Centro Seno Ticino is open in Sorengo Mon–Fri 8am–12pm and 1pm–5pm and in Lugano Mon, Tue, Thu 7.30am–4.30pm · Wed, Fri 7.30am–3.30pm; the locations are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. The Clinica Sant’Anna switchboard answers 24 hours a day, on 091 985 12 11.
How do I request an appointment?
You can request an appointment at Centro Seno Ticino with the form on this site, at any time. Or call the Sorengo location during opening hours, on 091 994 41 31.
The appointment requestHow do I get to the locations?
In Sorengo the bus stops at ‘Sorengo, Clinica S. Anna’, 200 metres away; the Lugano location is about a 6-minute walk from the SBB station, or 190 metres from the ‘Lugano Città’ funicular.
Maps of the locationsIs the Breast Care Nurse’s consultation covered by health insurance?
The Breast Care Nurse’s consultation is covered by basic health insurance (LAMal).
Can I use a scalp-cooling cap during chemotherapy?
Centro Seno Ticino has 3 Paxman machines, with 6 chairs. The cap helps to limit hair loss; talk to your oncologist about it.
Who is the Breast Care Nurse?
Centro Seno Ticino’s Breast Care Nurse is Erna Ramelli, a breast nurse in Ticino since 2018: she is with you at every stage of the pathway.
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