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  • Home
  • PTC Lachen
  • Patient Information
  • Virtual Tours
  • About us
  • news and publications
  • Links and Partners
  • Contact us
  • Imprint
  • Service offerings and profile
  • Cost considerations about Proton Therapy
  • Location
  • History and development
  • Basic principles
  • Advantages of proton therapy
  • Indications
  • The disease Cancer - Epidemiology
  • Swiss International Patient Referral Center
  • virtual tour PTC Lachen
  • virtual-tour-IBA-equipment
  • News and Newsletter
  • Scientific publications and statistics
  • Contact Press and Media
  • Links
  • Partners

 

FAQ

1 What are protons or proton beams? Are they dangerous?

2 What is the difference between proton and X-ray radiation?

3 What are the advantages of proton radiation therapy?

4 Can children also be treated with proton therapy?

5 Are there other hospitals of this type in Switzerland?

6 Is proton radiation dangerous? Can radiation be released from the center?

7 Will the patient be radioactive after treatment?

8 Will any radioactive waste be produced?

9 Will there be radiation from the building structure?

10 Which special approvals must be obtained from the authorities, which inspections have to be passed and why?

11 Are any co-operations being planned?

12 How many jobs will be created?

13 When will the center open?

14 Why haven't I heard of proton therapy?

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