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New Equipment to Treat Cancer Tested in Slovakia and Russia
Tuesday 06 April 2010 Zoom in | Print page
Ruzomberok, April 6 (TASR) - A trial run of a state-of-the art Russian-designed proton accelerator was begun on Tuesday at the new Proton Therapeutic Complex at the military hospital in Ruzomberok (Zilina region), with Slovak and Russian officials in attendance.
Another trial run of the twin accelerator, which is intended to improve cancer treatment, was at the same time symbolically launched in the Russian city of Protvin.
"Slovakia is our traditional strategic partner and this is more major evidence and a milestone in our intensive co-operation in all areas," said Russian Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko about the project, which is a Slovak-Russian joint venture.
According to Slovak Health Minister Richard Rasi, the trial run is a step towards more efficient and health-friendly treatment with much higher and more efficient doses of radiation.
"I'm confident that the result of the essential clinical trial and testing will be positive and that everyone suffering from various tumour diseases will be successfully treated in Ruzomberok," said Defence Minister Jaroslav Baska.
The equipment will be put into normal operation with 400 patients treated per year towards the end of 2011.
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