Proton therapy for sarcoma is offered at the JCI-accredited Proton Therapy Centre Quironsalud in Madrid, Spain. Consultation with a leading oncologist typically costs around €625, comprehensive diagnostic packages run from €3,500-€4,500, and a full treatment course of proton therapy costs around €40,000-€45,000. The clinic is the first and only proton therapy center in Spain and uses the advanced Proteus One system for treatment.
Consultation and Diagnosis
The process often begins with a free proton therapy feasibility assessment. Following this, patients can book a detailed consultation with a leading oncologist or radiologist. Comprehensive diagnostics are available to precisely define the tumor. This package typically includes advanced imaging scans and specialist reviews. The cost for this full diagnostic work-up may be around €3,500-€4,500.
- Proton therapy feasibility assessment: Free
- Specialist consultations: Around €595-€625
- Comprehensive diagnostics package: €3,500-€4,500
- Inclusions: CT angiography, MRI scans, and specialist reviews
Proton Therapy Treatment
The clinic specializes exclusively in proton beam therapy. This advanced form of radiation uses protons instead of X-rays. The main benefit is the precise targeting of the sarcoma. This significantly reduces radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue. The standard course involves about 40 treatment sessions over 90 days. It is typically an outpatient procedure, so no hospital stay is required.
The clinic's Proteus One system has a 220-degree rotation capability. This allows for optimal beam angles to attack the tumor from different directions. This technology is crucial for treating complex or hard-to-reach sarcomas.
Treatment Packages and Care Team
A standard proton therapy package for sarcoma may cost around €40,000-€45,000. For high-complexity cases requiring an extended course, the cost may be around €70,000-€90,000. These packages are comprehensive.
- Full proton therapy treatment course
- All necessary treatment planning
- Supportive therapy during treatment
- Accompaniment by a medical coordinator
- Consultations with radiologists and oncologists
Treatment is supervised by Dr. Carme Ares, a clinical oncologist and radiologist. She has over 31 years of experience and has performed more than 900 procedures. She creates personalized treatment programs for each patient. The clinic itself holds both JCI and ESMO accreditations. This ensures high international standards of care. It also has an affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
For those considering this targeted approach for sarcoma, the clinic provides a detailed free assessment to determine suitability.
Individual treatment program and cost estimate
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