To assess gender-related differences in patient-reported experiences across the cancer care pathway in Switzerland among patients with non-sex-specific cancers.

Multicentre cross-sectional survey study.

Secondary and tertiary oncology care across 21 public and private hospitals in Switzerland, covering all linguistic regions.

Adult patients (≥18 years) with a confirmed diagnosis of cancer who received oncological care in participating centres and completed a standardised patient experience questionnaire. Of 4408 respondents included in the analysis, both men and women with non-sex-specific cancers were analysed. Patients with sex-specific cancers were excluded.

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The primary outcome was the overall rating of cancer care (0–10 scale). The secondary outcomes were specific patient experiences in the pretreatment phase (consultations before the diagnosis, diagnosis and decision-making), during treatment (inpatient and outpatient care, specific treatments and nurse consultations) and in the post-treatment phase (follow-up, home care and psychosocial support).

Women rated their overall care lower than men (8.9 vs 9.1 on a 0–10 scale, p

Persistent gender inequities in cancer care experiences were identified, pointing to systemic gaps in communication, information and support. Addressing these disparities through gender-sensitive care is crucial to ensuring equitable, patient-centred oncological care for all.