| Turkey | Austria | Spain | |
| Whipple surgery | from $15,900 | ≈ $28,000 | ≈ $26,000 |
| Tomotherapy | from $6,700 | ≈ $9,500 | ≈ $7,500 |
| Proton-beam therapy | from $25,000 | ≈ $24,000 | ≈ $24,000 |
| Pancreatic cancer surgery | from $12,000 | ≈ $28,000 | from $28,000 |
| NanoKnife | ≈ $9,500 | ≈ $25,000 | ≈ $9,500 |
Dr. Stephanie Lilianne E. Bolle is a radiation oncologist and Head of Radiation Oncology at the Quirónsalud Proton Therapy Center in Madrid. She has led the department since July 2024. The center is Spain’s first proton therapy facility.
MD, University of Liège (1998). Board certified in radiation oncology (2003). She is an active member of the European Society of Paediatric Oncology and works with its Brain Tumor Group and Radiation Oncology Working Group.
She has published more than 120 scientific articles on pediatric brain tumors, proton therapy, pediatric radiation doses, and complex radiotherapy. She takes part in international projects and clinical trials, including BIOMEDE 2 and HARMONIC. Her expertise includes proton therapy, pediatric oncology, CNS and skull base tumors in adults and children, sarcomas, and complex radiotherapy planning.
Dr. François Quenet is a surgical oncologist at Publio Cordón Memorial Hospital in Madrid. He specializes in hepatobiliary and colorectal surgery. Dr. Quenet performs Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC), a technique that treats abdominal cancers by delivering heated drugs directly to the site.
He treats colon, ovarian, and pancreatic cancer, as well as sarcoma and carcinomatosis. He works at a JCI-accredited facility. The hospital includes specialists across 40 departments for multi-stage cancer treatment.
Dr. Marta Cruz Aparicio is a gastroenterologist at Publio Cordón Memorial Hospital in Madrid. She treats stomach, colon, and pancreatic cancers, along with chronic conditions like Hepatitis B and IgG4-related disease. Her surgical work includes the removal of duodenal polyps. Dr. Aparicio practices at a JCI-accredited facility, a certification for patient safety and clinical quality.
Dr. Malena Garcia Arredondo is a gastroenterologist at Publio Cordon Memorial Hospital in Madrid. She treats digestive system disorders and gastrointestinal malignancies. Her work includes the management of liver, pancreatic, and ovarian cancers. Dr. Garcia Arredondo also treats patients with lymphoma.
She practices at a clinic accredited by Joint Commission International. This certification confirms the facility meets US surgical safety standards. The hospital has over 100 doctors across multiple specialties. It is a center for oncology and therapeutic care in Spain.
Written by Veronika Kazina
Written by Veronika Kazina
Written by Veronika Kazina