Charité Comprehensive Cancer Center
Charité is one of Europe's largest university hospitals (over 300 years of history). CCC Charité brings together oncologists from across Berlin — access to proton therapy, radiosurgery and a full range of clinical trials.
First contact
International Patients Office — form at international.charite.de or +49-30-450-553-400. Prepare test results in German or English.
Center websiteAbout the center
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin is Europe's largest university hospital, with tradition dating to 1710. Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC) Charité brings together over 500 oncologists. Berlin is a capital with excellent medical infrastructure, including access to proton therapy within the Berlin network.
Location
Berlin
Several campuses in Berlin — main complex in Mitte (Campus Charité Mitte) and Campus Virchow in Wedding. BER airport — 30–45 minutes to the hospital. Good air and rail links from Poland.
Why patients choose this center
- ✓Europe's largest university hospital.
- ✓Access to proton therapy and advanced radiotherapy.
- ✓Berlin close to Poland — 1 h flight or 6 h train from Warsaw.
- ✓Cheaper accommodation than Munich or the USA.
- ✓Strong clinical trial program.
Specializations
Oncology, radiosurgery, proton therapy, gastrointestinal and lung cancers.
- Medical and surgical oncology
- Radiotherapy and radiosurgery
- Proton therapy (within partner network)
- Immunotherapy and targeted therapy
- Lung and gastrointestinal cancer treatment
Clinical trials
CCC Charité runs a broad clinical trial program. Berlin is one of Europe's cancer research hubs. Check our clinical trials radar. Check the clinical trials radar →
International patient program
International Patients Office coordinates international intake. Service in English and German. Response: 1–2 weeks.
Documents to prepare
- •Record translation (German or English)
- •Oncologist referral
- •Pathology report
- •Imaging results
- •Treatment history
Costs and insurance
Planned EU treatment possible (S2). Private patients: individual estimate. Berlin — moderate costs vs other western capitals. Financial support →
Typical timeline
Record review: 1–2 weeks. First visit: 2–4 weeks.
Accommodation
Berlin offers a huge choice of accommodation — from hospital hotels to apartments. Cheaper than Munich. Good tram and U-Bahn connections to Charité campuses.
Languages
Practical tips
- 💡Charité has several campuses — confirm which one you're visiting.
- 💡Berlin is affordable and welcoming — good for longer stays.
- 💡Train from Warsaw (Berlin-Warsaw Express) — alternative to flying.
- 💡Ask about proton therapy if relevant to your case — Charité has access.
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