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Proton Therapy for Breast Cancer treatment: Proteus One
Proton Therapy Centre Quironsalud
Spain Madrid
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Radiation oncologist
Raul Matute
Dr. Raúl Matute, Head of Radiation Oncology at the Quirónsalud Proton Therapy Center, is a great expert who addresses the advances that are currently being made in proton therapy, a decisive step towards precision medicine applied to radiation oncology.
Thanks to its great precision, proton therapy is an effective treatment on the tissue to be irradiated and will be even more so. That is the goal set by the team at the Quirónsalud Proton Therapy Center, which on December 26, 2019 treated the first patient in Spain with this technique.
About
Dr. Raul Matute Martin is a renowned oncologist specializing in radiation oncology, particularly in proton-beam therapy, proton therapy for prostate cancer, and proton therapy for breast cancer. He has made notable contributions to the establishment and growth of Proton Therapy Center Madrid. Additionally, he is a member of several professional societies and has co-authored research articles in pediatric oncology and advanced radiotherapy techniques.
Program details
standardDr. Raúl Matute, an expert in proton therapy, leads the Quirónsalud Proton Therapy Center. The clinic offers cutting-edge technology for effective treatments, such as proton therapy for breast cancer.
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Medical Procedures
- Proton therapy for breast cancer
- Complete blood count with cancer markers and a proteinogram
- Consultation of a radiologist
- Consultation with an oncologist
- MRI of one area
- 3D CT scan
Duration
- 30 days in the hotel
Transport
Transfer is not included
Additional information
The offer includes the cost of 10 proton therapy sessions and all diagnostic procedures and doctor's consultations related to proton therapy.Treatment is carried out for 20-30 days on an outpatient basis, without hospitalization.
24/7 Bookimed assistance
Personal medical coordinator
Medical travel arrangements — booking of air tickets and hotel rooms at special partner prices
Patient advocacy during medical travel
Location
C. de Virgilio, 3, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain
FAQ
When is proton therapy indicated to treat breast cancer?
Proton therapy for breast cancer is prescribed in such cases:
- breast cancer at early stages in patients who had breast-preserving surgery with minimal tissue rearrangement
- proton therapy for breast cancer is also applied after mastectomy
- when standard radiotherapy cannot target specific cancer cells.
Note that only a doctor can decide whether proton therapy is appropriate for you.
What are the advantages of breast cancer treatment with proton therapy?
The main advantage of proton therapy for breast cancer is its precise irradiation and minimal damaging to healthy tissues.
Proton therapy is used to treat malignancies located near critical body areas when standard radiotherapy can harm these vital organs.
In case of breast cancer, the heart and lung can be affected. So, doctors prescribe proton therapy to reduce the risk of damaging these organs.
What factors affect the cost of proton therapy for breast cancer?
The proton therapy price for breast cancer is calculated individually. It depends on many factors, among them are:
- the location of the proton therapy center. Proton therapy centers are located only in a few countries in the world. Despite the same level of treatment, the cost of proton therapy varies in different states due to general price policy and a living wage of the population. For instance, the cost of proton therapy for breast cancer in the USA is 2-3 times higher than in Europe or South Korea, and about 5 times than in India.
- The number of proton therapy cycles. Each case is individual, and the number of treatment sessions and their intensity depends on the patient's diagnosis and disease stage.
Submit a request on Bookimed website to book a hospital and get a personalized cost estimate of proton therapy for breast cancer in your case.
How to undergo proton therapy for breast cancer in the shortest term?
- Submit a request on Bookimed specifying your diagnosis and requirements about the treatment.
- Bookimed manager contacts you to answer your question and send your medical records to a chosen hospital for a cost estimate of breast cancer treatment with proton therapy.
- If you agree the bill, you schedule the date of your arrival for treatment.
- Bookimed manager arranges your medical trip within 3-5 days.