CeRAC: Angoulême Charente Radiotherapy Centre
The CeRAC is the result of a public-private partnership between the Angoulême Hospital Center, ELSAN (via its radiotherapy subsidiary), the Centre Clinical (an ELSAN healthcare facility), and RADION, a group of independent radiotherapy doctors. This collaboration is essential to meet the needs of the Charente population in terms of cancer treatment by radiotherapy.
We contribute to comprehensive cancer care by working in coordination with both public and private healthcare facilities in the region.
A Patient-CenteredTeam and Approach
Our premises are located on the ground floor of the south wing of the Angoulême Hospital Center.
Our team of specialists develops a personalized treatment plan tailored to your condition and supports you throughout your care journey.
Our technical platform includes three linear accelerators and a dedicated planning CT scanner. The CeRAC offers treatments using VMAT technology and stereotactic radiotherapy techniques.
Thanks to the expertise and experience of our teams, CeRAC ensures high-quality care in a warm and welcoming environment. The patient journey is streamlined through coordinated efforts by all staff, ensuring patients are informed and supported from initial consultation through post-cancer follow-up.
CeRacKey Figures
4doctors
30staff members
1,400treatments per year
26,000sessions per year
Our Medical Team
The CeRAC is, above all, a human-centered organization committed to fighting disease and supporting each patient.
Our radiation oncologists specialize in treating cancer using radiotherapy. They prescribe the treatment, define the area to be targeted, and determine the dose. They may also administer chemotherapy when needed. Radiotherapy may be delivered on its own or alongside chemotherapy.
Dr Vincent Atallah
Radiation Oncologist
Dr Jacques Desrousseaux
Radiation Oncologist
Dr Philippe Lefèvre
Radiation Oncologist
Dr Augustin Salemkour
Radiation Oncologist
Experts in radiotherapy equipment, they work with the oncologist to define technical treatment parameters like beam type, dosage, and distribution, and ensure all machines function correctly.
Valérie Blot-Lafon
Medical Physicist
Anthony Colliaux
Medical Physicist
Francis Djoumessi
Medical Physicist
Together with the doctor and physicist, dosimetrists calculate the required radiation dose and plan the treatment accordingly.
Magali
Dosimetrist
Saliha
Dosimetrist
Thierry
Dosimetrist
Valentin
Dosimetrist
Responsible for operating the radiotherapy machines, they ensure each treatment session runs smoothly. They welcome and position patients, explain the session, verify treatment areas, and monitor for adverse reactions.
Annick
Radiographer
Cécile
Radiographer
Charline
Radiographer
Déborah
Radiographer
Elizabeth
Radiographer
Emeline
Radiographer
Florence
Radiographer
Hélène
Radiographer
Léa
Radiographer
Lise
Radiographer
Manon
Radiographer
Magalie
Radiographer
Maud
Radiographer
Nicolas
Radiographer
Noémie
Radiographer
Thibault
Radiographer
Vanessa
Radiographer
Virginie
Radiographer
Often the first point of contact, they manage administrative records (patient file creation, identity verification photos, test documentation) and schedule appointments (planning CT, supportive care, chemotherapy, etc.).
They also coordinate communication between patients, doctors, and radiographers, and organize transport documentation for the treatment duration.
Ana
Medical Secretary
Aude
Medical Secretary
Axelle
Medical Secretary
Sabrina
Medical Secretary
Valerie
Medical Secretary
Valérie
Medical Secretary
In addition to the radiotherapy team, several key professionals contribute to optimal patient care and equipment maintenance.
Dietitian
A healthcare professional specializing in nutrition, they design tailored diets based on age, lifestyle, and health condition.
Psychologist
A mental health expert who supports patients facing emotional distress or psychological challenges.
IT Technician
Ensures all IT systems and equipment function efficiently and securely.
Radiotherapy Engineer
Carries out preventative, corrective, and curative maintenance on linear accelerators and helps ensure quality assurance under physicist supervision.
Laura LAPARRA
Dietitian
Alexa MARIE
Psychologist
Tom CLEMENT
IT Technician
Benoit PROTAT
Radiotherapy Engineer
The operational director oversees the overall coordination of radiotherapy activities at CeRAC.
Pierre GUEGAN
Administrator
Danil TAHORA
Deputy Administrator
Cédric Revelen
Operational Director
Vanessa LIMA
Local Executive
Bérénice LALANNE
Communications Officer
Nadège CAVRO
Billing Coordinator
The CeRAC Equipment
Radiotherapy Technical Platform
Our center is equipped with a planning CT scanner and three linear accelerators, enabling advanced techniques including stereotactic radiotherapy.
Planning CT Scanner AQUILION
This scanner provides detailed anatomical imaging to help doctors accurately define tumor volumes and organs at risk.
It is not used for diagnostic purposes.
During this exam, the radiographer may mark your skin with small tattoos to guide positioning during treatment.
Linear Accelerators – Elekta Synergy(Saphire & Émeraude)
Installed in 2015 and 2018, these identical units perform VMAT treatments and use IGRT (Image-Guided Radiotherapy) to check and adjust patient positioning before each session via integrated imaging systems.
Linear Accelerator – Elekta Versa HD (Rubis)
Installed in 2022, Ruby provides VMAT treatments and, thanks to its FFF (Flattening Filter Free) option, can deliver high-dose radiation in fewer sessions, ideal for stereotactic treatments.
This technique is limited to certain conditions and requires extremely precise positioning.
For this reason, an additional imaging system (Exactrac) is used, offering sub-millimeter accuracy.