What proton therapy abroad can cost

The cost of proton therapy abroad depends on the centre, the diagnosis, and the treatment plan. There is no single price. This page explains how cost is put together and what changes it, so you can read any figure with the right questions in mind.

Why is there no single price for proton therapy?

Two people with the same diagnosis can face different costs. The total depends on:

• The number of treatment sessions your plan calls for.
• The complexity of the plan and the imaging involved.
• The centre and the country.

Because of this, any honest figure is a range, not a headline number. If you see a single confident price for proton therapy, treat it with caution and ask what it includes.

What proton therapy costs by region

These are reference points, not quotes.

• Asia. Accredited centres in Asia publish their own price ranges for a full course; confirm the current figure with the centre.
• Europe. Centres usually confirm the exact cost in writing after they review your file, rather than publishing a fixed price.
• United States. Most publicly funded Canadian patients are treated here. Canadian government assessments put the average at roughly CAD 200,000 to 327,000 per patient; these amounts include travel costs as well as treatment.

The parts of the cost

When you look at the cost of treatment abroad, it usually has several parts. Keeping them separate helps you compare fairly.

• The medical treatment. The proton therapy itself, including planning, imaging, and delivery at the centre.
• Travel. Flights to and from the centre, for you and often a companion.
• Accommodation. Somewhere to stay near the centre for the length of treatment; out-of-country proton courses commonly run six to eight weeks.
• Daily living. Meals and local costs during your stay.

Public health plans that fund treatment abroad usually pay for the medical treatment, not the travel, accommodation, or meals. Some provinces and territories run separate travel-assistance programs. What they cover varies, so check your province’s guide.

How does public funding change what you pay?

If your provincial or territorial plan approves out-of-country funding, it typically pays the medical treatment at set rates. That can change your out-of-pocket cost a great deal. As a Canadian reference point, Ontario’s health technology assessment reported an average cost of 326,800 dollars per patient sent out of country for proton therapy. This is why we ask people to look at public funding before self-pay.

The order that protects you is:

1. Find out whether your province or territory may fund the treatment.
2. Have your specialist apply, if it may apply to you.
3. Consider self-pay only if public funding does not apply.

Check public funding in your province

If you are paying yourself

Some people do not qualify for public funding, or choose to pay themselves. If that is your situation, ask each centre for a written quote that lists what is and is not included. A written quote you can read and compare is worth more than a number quoted over the phone. Maple Med Global coordinates access to proton therapy centres abroad. If you would like us to obtain written quotes from centres on your behalf, you can contact us; there is no charge for this.

Frequently asked questions

Sources for this page (5)▸

1. United States government-assessment range and the Ontario average of 326,800 dollars per patient sent out of country: Ontario Health, Health Technology Assessment, “Proton Beam Therapy for Cancer,” Ont Health Technol Assess Ser 2021;21(1):1-142. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (checked 2026-07-06)
2. Accredited proton therapy centres in Asia publish their own price ranges; Apollo Proton Cancer Centre in Chennai is one example (confirm current pricing with the centre). apollohospitals.com (checked 2026-07-15)
3. European centres confirm the cost in writing after reviewing your medical records, before you travel: Proton Therapy Center Prague, FAQs. ptc.cz (checked 2026-07-15)
4. A province paying the treatment and the patient’s flights for out-of-country proton therapy, with some separate travel-assistance programs: Canadian referral experience, PubMed 34246276. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (checked 2026-07-06)
5. Out-of-country proton courses commonly run six to eight weeks: CMAJ, 2019;191(24):E664. cmaj.ca (checked 2026-07-15)

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Every statement on this page is drawn from the sources listed below. Last updated: 15 July 2026.

This page is for general education only. It is not medical advice and it is not a decision about your care or your funding. Only your treating physician can advise you on treatment. Only your provincial or territorial health plan can decide whether it will fund treatment outside the country. protontherapy.ca is an information resource by Maple Med Global (MMG Medical Tourism Inc.), Toronto, Canada. We are not a hospital, a clinic, or a government body, and we do not provide medical care.