Spain, Madrid, Calle Diego de Velázquez, 1, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain
Service Language: English, Spanish
About the Clinic
Year of Foundation
2019
Department
13
Doctors
105
Beds
203
Yearly Patients
800
Clinic Overview
As one of the largest hospital networks in Europe, the Quironsalud Group of Hospitals continues to achieve notable advancements. In the latter half of 2019, the group unveiled its latest endeavor, the "Quironsalud Proton Therapy Center." This state-of-the-art facility is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including the advanced Proteus One irradiation technology, HD-CT scan, Surface control for target movement, and a Monte-Carlo system for dose calculations. With patient comfort in mind, the center's infrastructure was meticulously designed, featuring five waiting rooms, two consultation rooms, and two post-anesthetic recovery rooms. A primary goal of the Quironsalud Proton Therapy Center is to serve as a hub for medical technological innovation, aimed at developing treatment methodologies that offer long-term benefits to patients. The center boasts a team of exceptional radiation oncology experts, including Dr. Raymond Mirabell, Dr. Karme Ares, Dr. Juan Castro, each with over two decades of experience in treating a diverse range of cancers. Proton therapy, introduced for the first time in Spain, represents a groundbreaking approach in radiation oncology. Notably effective in treating tumors of the eye, brain, and beyond, this therapy is characterized by its safety and precision. Utilizing the state-of-the-art Proteus One system for targeted radiation delivery, it stands as a pinnacle of modern radiation therapy technologies.
Why Choose Quironsalud Proton Therapy Center
What sets the Proteus One apart from previous generations includes
Safe applicability
Ability to rotate up to 220 degrees around the patient
Delivering radiation beams from multiple angles after locating the tumor
Quironsalud Proton Therapy Center aims to utilize this technology for developing enhanced versions like flash or rotation therapy
Another crucial element of the therapy is a synchrocyclotron, assisting in adjusting the proton's speed based on therapy requirements
Mechanism of Proton Therapy involves using protons in the form of a radiation beam to target tumor sites
These intensity-modulated radiations destroy cancer cells while minimizing impact on neighboring healthy cells, reducing the risk of secondary tumor development
Proton therapy is suitable for 2-3% of cancer patients, with over one thousand potential candidates in Spain according to the Spanish Society of Radiation Oncology
Treatable cancers include pediatric cancers, spine tumors, lung cancer, head and neck sarcoma, skull base tumors, breast cancer, and ocular tumors
Proton therapy gains popularity due to its safety and modernity in cancer treatment, offering adjustable radiation doses and precise delivery with minimal impact on healthy cells
The therapy's benefits for cancer patients include minimal exposure of healthy cells to radiation, reduced risk of secondary tumors, and customized radiation doses based on cancer type, ultimately improving patients' quality of life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the advantages of Proton therapy offered at the Quironsalud Proton Therapy Center?
comfortable accommodation, internet facility, second opinion, multilingual staff, and much more.
For which types of cancer does the Quironsalud Proton Therapy Center offer treatment?
For the comfort of patients, Clínica Universidad de Navarra extends numerous facilities that include
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If I had to sum up my impression of the staff in one word , It would be professional. Doctors identified the problems immediately and cured it.