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Romania plans construction of first National Proton Therapy Center in SE Europe in Bucharest

May 13, 2024

Romania’s health minister, Alexandru Rafila, announced the initiation of a market study for the construction of the first National Proton Therapy Center in Southeast Europe at the Bucharest Oncology Institute. The project is valued at EUR 70 million.

Proton therapy involves using protons to deliver a dose of radiation that kills tumor cells.

"Proton therapy will be performed in Romania for the first time! A decisive step in the right direction, after obtaining funding for seven...

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https://www.romania-insider.com/romania-first-national-proton-therapy-center-sputheast-europe-2024
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