Institut Paoli-Calmettes

In 2023, the Institut Paoli-Calmettes became an international educational center. The BrachyAcademy chose this Marseille institution for its focus on gynecological malignancies. Now, imagine aspiring doctors from around the world, right here at Institut Paoli-Calmettes, eager to learn cutting-edge techniques. They’re observing firsthand the clinical workflow and daily practice of image-guided adaptive brachytherapy. This technique is a testament to the hospital’s commitment to adopting advanced technology. Institut Paoli-Calmettes introduced brachytherapy before 1985. They pioneered MRI-guided HDR brachytherapy for cervical cancers in 2012. By 2017, they were escalating doses with IGABT, incorporating combined intracavitary and interstitial techniques for complex cases. Institut Paoli-Calmettes treats around 100 brachytherapy patients annually. They possess impressive facilities and a dedicated team of specialists. This includes two radiation oncologists and two physicists. The hospital isn’t just a leader in brachytherapy. It is a major force in Marseille. It has 277 beds, including 20 in intensive care, and 80 rooms equipped with laminar flow. In 2023 alone, Institut Paoli-Calmettes saw over 45,000 patients. These patients came from all over the region. 27% are from Marseille. Another 26% hail from the Bouches-du-Rhône region, excluding Marseille. 19% come from Var and 28% from other areas. The hospital buzzes with activity. It handles over 116,000 consultations, almost 59,000 imaging exams and performs thousands of interventional radiology procedures. Institut Paoli-Calmettes is a vital hub for cancer care. It’s a place of hope and healing. It’s a place where innovation meets compassion, right here in the heart of Marseille.