Bismarck Cancer Center

What Bismarck Cancer Center does

Bismarck Cancer Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, freestanding radiation oncology facility founded in 1999 as a joint venture between CHI St. Alexius Health and Sanford Health, headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota. It delivers a comprehensive range of radiation therapy modalities — External Beam Radiation Therapy, Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT, 3-D and 4-D), Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT), Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT), Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) via Vision RT, and High Dose-Rate brachytherapy (including prostate and skin) — using three Elekta linear accelerators and adjunct devices such as hydrogel spacers. The medical team treats the full cancer mix, including breast, prostate, lung, gynecologic, head/neck, gastrointestinal, brain, spinal cord, bladder, bone sarcoma, lymphoma, and metastatic disease.

Operationally, the Center serves 800+ patients annually across a 250-mile catchment spanning North Dakota, eastern Montana, and northern South Dakota, with monthly physician outreach clinics in Minot and Dickinson. Revenue is generated primarily from clinical radiation oncology services billed to insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid, with a mission-based financial-assistance program that has not turned away a patient for inability to pay in over 20 years. The supporting 501(c)(3) Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation underwrites an unusually broad wraparound service stack — 23 lodging units, transportation, nutritional counseling, oncology massage, physical therapy, survivorship, REACH, emotional and spiritual care, support groups, art therapy, equine therapy, yoga, home care, and caregiver support — funded by donations, the Circle of Hope monthly giving program, grants, and community events. Governance rests with a Board of Trustees split between the two JV parents, supplemented by a community advisory board for the foundation.

Name

Bismarck Cancer Center

Legal name

Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation

Website

https://bismarckcancercenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Radiation Oncology Services

NAICS

Other Ambulatory Health Care Services (6219), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Radiation Oncology (HLAKAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ambulatory Oncology Centers (Outpatient Chemo/Radiation) (HLAFABAI), Radiation Therapy Isotopes & Sources (Brachytherapy seeds, sealed sources for oncology) (EUAKAIAD)

Keywords

• Radiation oncology treatment
• Cancer care services
• Brachytherapy procedures
• Cancer patient support
• Oncology support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bismarck

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Radiation Oncology Treatment Services: The Bismarck Cancer Center generates revenue primarily through providing radiation therapy treatment services billed to insurance providers, Medicare, and Medicaid. The center accepts most major insurance plans and provides financial assistance for uninsured or underinsured patients.
2. Donations and Foundation Contributions: The Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, raises funds through business and private donations, fundraising events (road races, concerts, galas), and local and national grants to support patient services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bismarck Cancer Center operates a freestanding radiation oncology facility providing advanced radiation therapy treatments (EBRT, IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, SRS, VMAT, and HDR brachytherapy) delivered via three Elekta Linear Accelerators, supported by Vision RT surface guidance and Kaiku Health patient portal. The Center complements treatment with comprehensive wraparound support services funded through the Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation, including nutritional counseling, massage therapy, physical therapy, emotional and spiritual care, support groups, lodging, transportation, financial assistance, and survivorship programming.

Product overview

Bismarck Cancer Center is a freestanding radiation oncology treatment facility offering comprehensive cancer care services. The core offering is radiation therapy using state-of-the-art equipment including Elekta Linear Accelerators with advanced techniques such as IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, SRS, VMAT, and brachytherapy. The center provides an integrated patient portal for 24/7 health information access. Beyond treatment, the center offers extensive wraparound support services through the Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation (established 2007), including nutritional counseling, physical therapy, massage therapy, survivorship programs, REACH program, emotional and spiritual care, support groups, art therapy (Canvas of Hope), equine therapy, yoga for healing, financial assistance, lodging (23 furnished units), transportation assistance, home care program, caregiver support, cancer education, speakers bureau, and scholarship programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation: The 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation arm of the cancer center that provides fundraising, donations, and patient support services including financial assistance, lodging, and transportation.
• Circle of Hope

Products and services

• Radiation Therapy Services Comprehensive radiation oncology treatment program delivering External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT), IMRT, IGRT 3-D & 4-D, SBRT, SRS, VMAT, and HDR brachytherapy using three Elekta Linear Accelerators for cancer patients across North Dakota and surrounding regions.
• HDR Skin Brachytherapy High dose-rate brachytherapy treatment for selected skin cancer patients offering precise targeting with minimal side effects, suitable for highly visible areas.
• HDR Prostate Brachytherapy Internal radiation treatment that places a radiation source directly inside the prostate while the patient is sedated, enabling higher doses with minimal side effects and same-day treatment.
• Hydrogel Spacer Procedure Injectable gel-like material placed between the rectum and prostate for men undergoing prostate radiation treatment, acting as a spacer to reduce rectal radiation exposure.
• Kaiku Health Patient Portal Secure online portal providing patients 24-hour access to personal health information, appointment requests, billing questions, medical records, and online bill pay.
• Financial Assistance Program Financial aid program ensuring no patient is turned away for inability to pay, with applications reviewed for approval to cover cancer treatment costs.
• Lodging Assistance Program Lodging program providing 23 furnished apartment units and houses within walking distance of the Cancer Center for out-of-town patients and families, offered at very low rates.
• Transportation Assistance Travel assistance including gas cards, transit coupons, taxi vouchers, and volunteer driver services for cancer patients in the Bismarck-Mandan community.
• Nutritional Counseling Board Certified Oncology Registered Dietitian services to help cancer patients maintain optimal nutrition during radiation treatment, manage side effects, and plan post-treatment eating habits.
• Physical Therapy Physical therapy evaluations and referrals provided in cooperation with Sanford Health Bismarck, helping cancer patients regain strength, physical functioning, and independence after treatment.
• Massage Therapy Oncology-certified 10-minute therapeutic massages for cancer patients and caregivers to improve relaxation, reduce muscle tension, and foster faster healing.
• Survivorship Program Post-treatment program providing tools for communication and coordination of care after cancer treatment, including written treatment summaries, follow-up schedules, and support system lists.
• REACH Program Resources, Education, Advocacy, Care, and Hope program providing support services to reduce stress for cancer patients and families through all phases of treatment and recovery.
• Emotional and Spiritual Care Spiritual and emotional support services promoting emotional awareness, coping strategies, and connections to pastoral or religious care during cancer treatment.
• Support Groups Variety of peer-support groups including Breast Cancer, Caregivers, General Cancer, Lola's Grace faith-based, Multiple Myeloma, Canvas of Hope, and Women of Strength groups.
• Canvas of Hope Art Classes Monthly healing art workshops held for cancer survivors, patients, families, and caregivers, facilitated by Theo Art School in Bismarck.
• Equine Therapy Therapeutic riding program at TR 4 Heart and Soul Riding Arena providing comfort and emotional support through horse connection for cancer survivors.
• Yoga for Healing Free weekly gentle yoga classes held at the Cancer Center for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers.
• Home Care Program Non-medical home assistance including light housekeeping, lawn and snow care, and respite care for cancer patients undergoing treatment.
• Caregiver Program Support services designed for caregivers of cancer patients, including respite and resources to manage caregiving demands.
• Cancer Education Programs Community education on cancer prevention, early detection, and screening for breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, ovarian, prostate, and skin cancers.
• Speakers Bureau Speakers Bureau providing expert presentations on radiation therapy, cancer prevention, and cancer care for civic organizations, businesses, and educational facilities.
• Johnson Family Memorial Scholarship Annual scholarship program providing two $1,200 awards for students pursuing oncology degrees at Bismarck colleges, plus $300 for oncology professionals seeking continuing education.

Quantifiable outcome

• 800+ patients treated annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CHI St. Alexius HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999Joint venture partner in building and operating the Bismarck Cancer Center facility since 1999. CHI St. Alexius provides leadership and direction through representation on the Board of Trustees (three members).
• Sanford HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999Joint venture partner with CHI St. Alexius in building and operating the Bismarck Cancer Center since 1999. Sanford Health provides leadership through representation on the Board of Trustees (three members).
• Essentia HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Bismarck Cancer Center on the Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Care Conference to provide comprehensive breast cancer care planning for patients.
• TR 4 Heart and SoulminorStrategic or Co-development Partner501(c)(3) non-profit therapeutic riding organization that provides equine therapy sessions for cancer survivors. Classes held at their riding arena southeast of Bismarck.
• Theo Art SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt school in Bismarck that facilitates Canvas of Hope healing art workshops for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers.
• Sanford Health BismarckcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperates with Bismarck Cancer Center to provide physical therapy evaluations and referrals for patients who need help regaining strength and physical functioning after cancer treatment.
• Bismarck Area CollegesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBismarck Cancer Center Foundation awards scholarships to individuals pursuing oncology degrees through colleges in Bismarck, ND, including University of Mary (DNP program for Tanner Stavn).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Essentia Health Cancer Center: Essentia Health's oncology program, which already collaborates with BCC on the Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Care Conference. Operates cancer services in Fargo and across northern Minnesota/Wisconsin, directly overlapping with BCC's western catchment.
• Trinity Health Cancer Care Center: Cancer center operated by Trinity Health in Minot, ND — one of BCC's existing outreach-clinic markets. Serves north-central North Dakota with overlapping radiation oncology capability, and competes for the same physician referral pool.
• Tennessee Oncology: Large community-based oncology practice operating across Tennessee and northern Georgia with multiple radiation oncology sites. Highly comparable to BCC in mission and model (physician-led, community-rooted, full-modality radiation), though at significantly larger scale.
• Roger Maris Cancer Center: Sanford Health's flagship cancer center in Fargo, ND — operated by one of BCC's two parent systems. Provides overlapping radiation oncology and medical oncology services to a similar North Dakota patient population, with a broader specialty footprint but similar community-cancer-center positioning.
• Altru Cancer Center: Regional cancer center in Grand Forks, ND serving northeastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. Operates as part of Altru Health System, offering radiation oncology, medical oncology, and infusion services to a comparable rural/semi-urban catchment as BCC.

Broad incumbents

• US Oncology Network (McKesson): Nation's largest network of community oncology practices, offering practice management, technology, and group purchasing to affiliated sites. Represents the scale-play alternative to independent community cancer centers like BCC.
• City of Hope: Major NCI-designated cancer specialty system that has aggressively expanded community oncology sites (acquired Cancer Treatment Centers of America). Operates in similar radiation oncology modalities as BCC but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute (HCA): HCA Healthcare's oncology network offering radiation, medical oncology, and clinical trials across 80+ affiliated sites. Comparable to BCC in community-hospital deployment of advanced radiation modalities, but operating within a much larger parent system.
• GenesisCare: One of the largest global radiation oncology and integrated cancer care providers, operating hundreds of community oncology centers across the U.S., Australia, and Europe. Sets the competitive benchmark for community-based radiation oncology delivery and modality breadth.

Regional players

• CHRISTUS Health Cancer Center: Catholic non-profit health system operating community-based cancer centers across Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico. Structurally similar to BCC (non-profit, faith-affiliated, community cancer care) but in a different geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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