A closer look at the hospital

Gustave Roussy, near Paris, is a specialist cancer care and research institution. Clinical services are connected with translational research and early drug development, making it relevant for complex treatment opinions and research enquiries. International consultations can address established care or whether a research field is relevant to the individual case.

Published work includes breast and prostate cancers and early-phase trials. Such studies have specific screening requirements involving previous treatment, organ function, molecular findings and recruitment status. For heavily treated patients, an initial acceptance enquiry can clarify whether a trip for assessment is worthwhile.

Clinical strengths

Breast cancer and translational research

Breast research includes precision treatment and newer medicines. Provide subtype, previous drugs, timing of resistance or progression and full test results to support a focused discussion.

Prostate cancer and systemic treatment

The prostate programme conducts clinical research. Specify hormone-sensitive or castration-resistant disease, previous treatments and sites of disease so options can be considered for the current stage.

Early-phase clinical trials

Early development services such as DITEP evaluate new treatments. Trial participation requires a relevant open study and eligibility assessment, including the ability to meet monitoring and follow-up requirements.

Specialists & clinical teams

Fabrice André

Breast cancer and precision oncology

Institutional research reporting describes breast cancer and newer treatment work, including antibody–drug conjugates. His field is relevant to the relationship between tumour subtype and treatment selection.

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Karim Fizazi

Prostate cancer and clinical research

Institutional reporting describes his prostate cancer research. Enquiries can focus on the disease stage, previous treatment and whether further research assessment is relevant.

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Study results describe selected patient groups, not an individual doctor’s success rate. Availability, case acceptance and the treating team require hospital confirmation.

Your international care journey

Submit the case through the official international pathway and confirm acceptance, language, fees and any in-person assessment. If the main goal is a trial, state this explicitly and obtain guidance on screening before planning an extended stay.

Share your records and questions
Send the diagnosis, pathology, imaging and treatment history. Explain whether you want a second opinion, information about a treatment or an in-person visit. We help organise the records and identify missing information.
Confirm the specialty and acceptance
The relevant service confirms whether it can accept the case and whether pathology review or more records are needed. The hospital determines whether remote assessment or a multidisciplinary opinion is appropriate.
Agree appointments, costs and travel
Confirm the campus, first appointment, proposed assessment and payment requirements before arranging visas, accommodation, transport and interpreting. Discuss caregivers and length of stay when repeated treatment is expected.
Attend assessment and discuss the plan
The clinicians assess the case, arrange necessary tests and explain suitable options, expected benefits and risks. Discuss costs and logistics alongside the clinical plan before deciding on the next step.
Stay informed during treatment
Agreed support can include appointments, interpreting and communication during care. Keep track of questions and clinical feedback, and review schedules, costs and family arrangements if the treatment plan changes.
Return home with a follow-up plan
Before departure, collect the discharge summary, pathology and imaging, medicines and follow-up plan. Clarify pending reports and contact arrangements, with support for communication between local and treating clinicians where agreed.

What to prepare for the first enquiry

Submit a clear medical history, pathology, recent scans and previous treatment details. Ask the international service about translation, the planned assessment and travel timing after the file is reviewed.

Diagnosis & pathology

Diagnosis summary, complete pathology, immunohistochemistry, available molecular tests and where tissue is held.

Original imaging

Recent and pretreatment imaging studies with reports and dates, so changes can be compared.

Treatment timeline

Operations, radiotherapy plans, each drug regimen, responses and major side effects; current medicines and allergies.

Your practical needs

Home country, preferred language, possible travel dates, caregiver needs and the questions you want answered.

Start with the records you already have. We can help identify gaps; do not arrange additional tests solely to make an enquiry.

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Practical details to settle before travel

Costs & payment

Ask what the hospital estimate includes, deposits, additional charges and refund arrangements. Plan travel and living costs separately. Insurance coverage and direct billing require confirmation.

Language & records

Confirm interpreting for appointments, communication during treatment and the language of records. Our China coordination includes Chinese and English support; other languages need advance confirmation of availability and arrangements.

Campus, accommodation & caregivers

Consultations, tests and admission may take place at different sites. Distance, accessibility, caregiver rules and follow-up frequency all affect the itinerary and should be considered once the clinical plan is clearer.

Length of stay & returning home

Assessment, surgery, radiotherapy and cellular treatment have different schedules. Ask the hospital for the expected course, allowing for results and changes in the plan. Confirm readiness to return home with the clinical team.

How Chirona can help

If you are comparing hospitals in different countries, we can first help organise your records, priorities and questions. We will explain the coordination available for the particular institution before accepting an engagement; its international service confirms clinical acceptance.

The hospital and clinicians make diagnostic, treatment and acceptance decisions. Chirona provides consultation and care coordination within the agreed scope.

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Questions before you decide

Would an early-phase trial require a stay in France?

A study may require on-site screening, treatment and close reassessment, but schedules vary. Ask the study team for the full visit plan, additional costs and whether any follow-up can take place at home.

Can I request one of the specialists featured here?

Tell us your preference and we can help enquire. The hospital confirms acceptance, the specialist’s involvement and who provides outpatient or inpatient care. It may also recommend another suitable clinician within the specialty.

Can I contact Chirona before choosing a hospital?

Yes. Share the diagnosis, treatment history and the decision you need help with. We can organise the questions to consider when comparing hospitals and explain the coordination available.

Does submitting records confirm treatment?

Submitting records starts the assessment. The hospital must confirm acceptance and clinical suitability and may require more information or in-person tests. Appointment confirmation, the treatment plan and costs should be clarified separately.

Sources & further reading

Profiles draw on the institutional sources below, including historical material where it explains a programme’s development. Appointments, services and research recruitment can change and need confirmation when enquiring.