The children's program at PTC Czech continues to demonstrate its success

In April 2013, the Proton Therapy Center launched its children’s treatment program, and subsequently acceptsboth Czech and international children from Germany, Slovakia, Serbia, Turkey, UK or India with a wide spectrum of pediatric conditions.

The proton therapy facility in Prague is internationally recognized as the most advanced treatment center of its kind worldwide, combining ultra-modern technology with clinical competence and individualized care from leading specialists in their fields.

At the current time, at least 80% of pediatric cancers can be successfully treated. Emphasis is placed on improving the future quality of life of children treated. This effort is in an attempt to minimize the destructive long-term effects of cancer treatment, such as growth defects, neurocognitive deficits, and lower IQs, to name but a few.

"Experiences at the Prague Proton Therapy Center with pediatric malgnancies are very encouraging, particularly with regards to the smooth functioning of the entire process - from initial consultation to the completion of treatment. The treatment process is very well tolerated by children not only due to the safer method we have (protons), but also due to the excellent care provided by our experienced staff. Children undergoing treatment at our center experience virtually no side-effects and minimal toxicity."
- Dr. Branislav Sepši, clinical supervisor of the Children's Treatment Program at PTC.