Quironsalud Proton Therapy Center

The Quirónsalud Hospitals Group is the largest in Spain. It is made up of 50 hospitals and 90 medical centres. Among the network’s 40,000 employees there are internationally renowned doctors such as Dr Rafael Rosel and Dr Jesús Garcia-Fonsillas López. Through close cooperation with research institutes, Quirónsalud Hospitals have earned the reputation of Hospital of Knowledge. The network’s clinics are accredited with ISO certificates.

The Quirónsalud Proton Therapy Center, opened in 2019, is the first in Spain to offer a new way of treating cancer. The main advantage of proton therapy over radiotherapy is that it does less harm to the body and therefore has fewer side effects.

In total, only 27 such institutions have been built in Europe. 200,000 cancer patients have already been treated in these oncology centres.

The Centre accepts up to 800 patients per year.

The new Quirónsalud Proton Therapy Center is a modern facility equipped with the most advanced medical technology, where every detail is designed to provide patients with unrivalled comfort. The facility has become a centre for innovation and research that improves the results of treatment and the quality of life of cancer patients.

Hospital stay at the Quirónsalud Proton Therapy Center

The centre occupies 2,000 m². The area is divided into 4 zones: planning and treatment, support and logistics, medical clinics and doctor’s offices.

The staff speaks 15 languages, including English. Also, personal interpreter services are available.

Doctors who treat cancer patients have previously practised in proton therapy centres in the USA, Italy and Switzerland.

Proteus One, the last and most advanced device in the range, is used for treatment. It is much safer than previous generations and is capable of turning around the patient by 220 degrees, irradiating the tumour at different angles. In the future, this system will continue to develop, and rotation therapy and flash therapy will be available at the centre.

In addition to the irradiation device, the proton centre requires a synchrocyclotron, a device that accelerates the protons to the speed required for therapy. The Quirónsalud Proton Therapy Center uses the most energy-efficient and compact accelerator available.

Indications for proton therapy:

How does proton therapy work?

Proton therapy, like radiation therapy, uses an intense beam of concentrated energy that destroys cancer cells. Unlike radiation therapy, which uses X-rays, here doctors use protons.

The physical properties of protons differ in that the energy acts differently throughout the beam. Most of the radiation takes place inside the tumour and does not go further into the body. By comparison, during conventional radiotherapy, the unit irradiates all tissues in the path of the beam.

The main advantages of proton therapy:

Diagnostics before proton therapy

How is proton therapy performed?

Proton therapy does not cause common side effects such as vomiting and hair loss. The complaints that occur among patients are general weakness, redness and flaking of the skin, and dryness or swelling. Compared to the prostatectomy, which is characterised by complications in 28,6% of the patients treated, proton therapy has only 1%.

Stages of treatment at Quirónsalud Proton Therapy Center

Pediatric cancer treatment at Quirónsalud Proton Therapy Center

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What types of cancer can proton therapy help against?

Proton therapy is particularly useful for tumours that require monitoring of high doses of radiation and are located close to the organs sensitive to radiation: the brain stem, optic nerve, spinal cord. This factor is even more important for children, as their organs are still developing and more sensitive to radiation.

The efficiency of proton therapy at Quirónsalud Proton Therapy Center

The effectiveness of proton therapy is similar to or better than radiotherapy, depending on the type of cancer. At the same time, it is much safer.

Cost of treatment at Quirónsalud Proton Therapy Center

Below is an approximate price of proton therapy at the Quirónsalud Center. It takes into account all necessary services (consultations with doctors, supplies, medication, etc.). The exact cost may vary depending on the patient’s condition or the need to amend the treatment plan.