The West German Proton Therapy Centre (WPE) is the proton therapy centre of Essen University Hospital and one of the largest in Germany. It has particular experience in treating children: more than 2,000 children treated, including very young patients.
When it makes sense
- paediatric tumours, where protecting growing tissue matters most;
- tumours of the central nervous system and skull base;
- head and neck tumours and other sites assessed by the centre’s team.
What we organise
The file for the eligibility review, communication with the centre, the appointment, accommodation for the patient and family, and an interpreter. Read more about proton therapy.