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Indications

Reimbursement of proton therapy costs for the following diseases (indications) are mandatory for Swiss health insurance providers:

Deep-seated tumors:

  • Meningiomas (benign and malignant)
  • Low-grade Gliomas (grade 1 and 2)
  • Tumors in the base of skull and head &neck area (H&N tumors)
  • Sarcomas, Chordomas und Chondrosarcomas
  • Pediatric Tumors

Eye tumors:

  • Uveal Melanomas
  • Hemangiomas
  • Metastases in the eye
  • Melanomas of the conjunctiva and iris

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Paul Scherrer Institute
Center for Proton Therapy
5232 Villigen PSI West, Switzerland
Reception PSI West

For any questions please refer to our secretary's office:
Tel: +41 56 310 35 24
Fax: +41 56 310 35 15
E-mail: protonentherapie@psi.ch

Head and Chairman:
Prof. Dr. med.
Damien Charles Weber

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