The inauguration of a new oncology bunker
Fuenlabrada Public Hospital is preparing to take a significant step in cancer treatment with the incorporation of proton therapy, an innovative technique that promises to improve the quality of life for patients. This Tuesday, the President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, visited the facilities where this new bunker is being constructed, which will house a proton accelerator donated by the Amancio Ortega Foundation.
The Community has allocated 13 million euros to this project, which not only represents an improvement in oncological treatments but also an investment in advanced medical technology. Proton therapy is particularly effective for treating difficult tumors and minimizing side effects compared to other traditional methods.
The new facilities will occupy more than 2,000 square meters, spread over two floors. The ground floor is being constructed with areas dedicated to diagnosis and treatment with protons, while the first floor will be dedicated to maintenance and medical training. The equipment includes a rotating arm (Gantry), which allows for millimetre-precise radiation targeting, as well as a robotic stretcher and advanced radiological imaging systems.
The Amancio Ortega Foundation has committed a total of 280 million euros to finance 10 proton accelerators in different autonomous communities. This program aims to establish a national network that ensures access to this innovative technology for patients across Spain. The benefiting communities include Madrid, Galicia, Catalonia, the Basque Country, Andalusia, Valencia, and the Canary Islands.
Díaz Ayuso also emphasized the importance of preventive programs to combat cancer. The Community currently has four initiatives focused on early screening: Cassandra (lung cancer), Prevecolon (colorectal cancer), Deprecam (breast cancer), and Cervicam (cervical cancer). These programs have proven vital for saving lives and reducing cancer-related mortality rates.
As the assembly of the accelerator progresses and technical details are finalised over the next twelve months, this new unit is expected to not only improve survival rates among cancer patients but also offer less invasive and more effective treatments. With these innovations, Fuenlabrada Public Hospital positions itself as a benchmark in cancer treatment within the Madrid healthcare system.
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