Key Figures

At CCCZ, patient care, research, and education are closely connected to improve outcomes for patients. Our annual figures provide an overview of our activities and impact across cancer medicine, scientific programs, and outreach & education.

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2026

Cancer Medicine

28.000+ day clinic patients treated
5.000+ tumor boards
2.500+ completed systemic chemotherapy treatments
2.200+ newly diagnosed patients per year
2.100+ oncology related surgical procedures
1.900+ completed courses of radiotherapy
20+ weekly, interdisciplinary tumor boards
17 specialized organ centers
15+ supportive counseling and treatment services
1 online second opinion service

*year 2024

 NZ 0993 211125

Cancer Research

600+ cancer-related publications involving CCCZ members
90+ cancer research groups
80+ recruiting, interventional clinical trials
5 CCCZ funded lighthouse projects and IITs
4 dedicated research areas
1 joint strategy for precision oncology

*year 2024

10 NAZ 9184

Outreach & Education

Outreach
500+ participants at the Cancer Survivor Day
300+ participants at Patient Academies
10+ collaborating patient organisations and self-help groups
1 CCCZ patient advisory council
1 certification as self-help friendly hospital

Education & Training
200+
speakers at CCCZ events
25+ CCCZ key conferences, oncology symposia and seminars
110+ PhD candidates of the Cancer Biology Program
10+ Master students of the Cancer Biology Program
1 fellow program promoting early-career scientists & physicians

*Stand 2024