We welcome referrals from all around the world. Our dedicated team is here to provide support throughout the process, including travel arrangements and accommodation.
Proton International London provides proton beam therapy for certain types of cancer at our private clinic in central London. Many of our patients travel from overseas to benefit from this advanced cancer treatment, delivered by our renowned team of oncologists.
Proton beam therapy is not suitable for all patients or all cancers, and we carefully assess each referral. Our professional and compassionate team is here to make the process as clear and helpful as possible.
Here is our five-step guide to the referral process. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We accept referrals from all around the world, from:
- Parents or guardians of children and young adults
- Doctors and healthcare professionals
- Embassies and government representatives
- Family representatives, with the patient’s consent
To start a referral, please click here and complete the secure form.
Information you will need
To progress a referral, you must enter your personal details or those of the person you are referring. We also require a medical report or letter from the patient’s doctor. This should include:
- Diagnosis and medical history
- Previous cancer treatment
- Scan reports, such as CT or MRI images
These documents can be attached to the contact form or emailed directly to our Patient Administration team.
You can be confident that your information will be treated securely and confidentially.
What happens next
Once we receive your referral, a member of our helpful team will contact you within 48 hours. They will explain the next steps, answer your questions, and act as your main point of contact.
All international referrals are reviewed by our clinical team, which includes doctors, consultant oncologists and radiotherapy professionals.
They will:
- Review the referral and medical documents
- Assess whether proton beam therapy is a suitable treatment option
- Decide whether a consultation should be offered
- Assign the most appropriate consultant oncologist
If the referral is accepted, we will arrange a consultation to discuss treatment options and next steps.
The consultation can take place via a secure video call or in person in London if you wish. Your consultant oncologist will explain:
- How proton beam therapy works
- The proposed treatment plan
- What to expect during treatment
- Possible side effects
- The costs and timelines
You will have plenty of opportunities to ask questions. In the meantime, you may wish to read more about how proton beam therapy works.
Your specialist team of radiographers, physicists, dosimetrists, and doctors work together to design a precise, tailored treatment plan. This process usually takes around three weeks and may involve additional CT and/or MRI scans to support accurate planning.
If you decide to go ahead with treatment at our centre in London, our professional and friendly team can offer you a concierge service.
We can help to arrange:
- Visas and flights
- Transport in London, including chauffeur-driven cars
- Premium accommodation, including hotels, serviced apartments and family-style residences
- Translators to accompany you to the hospital
- Daily essentials such as grocery deliveries
- Other medical appointments, such as private GP appointments
- Complementary therapies, such as relaxation treatments
- Practical support for patients and their family members
Our aim is to make things as easy and comfortable for you as possible. Throughout your stay in London, we will be on hand to offer advice and support.
Read more about staying in London for proton beam therapy.
Treatment takes place in our private treatment centre within University College Hospital in London, one of the UK’s most prestigious hospitals.
- Most patients receive treatment every day from Monday to Friday, over four to six weeks.
- Each visit lasts around 60 minutes. The therapy is delivered for approximately 20–40 minutes, with the additional time used for positioning and safety checks.
- Treatment is provided on an outpatient basis, meaning patients can leave the hospital and return to their private accommodations after each session.
- Family members are welcome, although they are not permitted to enter the proton therapy suite for safety reasons. We have a comfortable waiting area in which to relax, with access to refreshments.
- During treatment, patients are monitored closely and can communicate with the medical team at all times.
Learn more about what to expect when having proton beam therapy.
Regular appointments will be scheduled with the medical team to:
- Review progress
- Help manage any side effects
- Provide advice and support
Ask us a question
We hope that answers a lot of your questions about international referrals and what to expect. If you have any further questions, please contact our Patient Administration Team in one of the following ways:
Complete our contact form, and somebody will be back in touch as soon as possible.
Telephone +44 (0)20 4629 3598 (between 9 am and 10 pm GMT, Monday to Friday)