Cancer Specialty
MediPolis Proton Therapy Center
メディポリス国際陽子線治療センター
Medical Supporter coordinates care; we are not a hospital or clinic. The institution provides diagnosis and treatment.
Key Takeaways
A proton therapy center in Ibusuki, Kagoshima, using a synchrotron-generated proton beam and the Bragg Peak effect to concentrate dose at target depth. Selected prostate, lung, head and neck, or other solid tumors may be evaluated by the hospital; indications, course length, risks, and expected benefits must be explained case by case by radiation oncologists.
- •Location：Located in Ibusuki, Kagoshima
- •Coordination Relationship：Case-by-case coordination
Costs, the number of sessions, and the main risks and side effects of any self-pay (non-insured) treatments listed on this page vary by person; please confirm directly with the institution before your visit. Suitability must be decided by a physician.
Medical Features & Strengths
- Synchrotron proton therapy equipment
- 613 prostate cancer cases treated by 2016
- Selected lung and prostate cancers may be evaluated
- Head and neck or other solid tumors require individual review
- Treatment experience and side effects explained by hospital
- Course length varies by cancer type and plan
Departments & Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
How can international patients book an appointment or second opinion at MediPolis Proton Therapy Center?
International patients should first organize their records through a medical coordination agency such as Medical Supporter and confirm acceptance with the clinic. Documents, interpretation, visa support and fees are checked case by case.