Saskatchewan Cancer Agency

Name

Saskatchewan Cancer Agency

Legal name

Saskatchewan Cancer Agency

Website

https://saskcancer.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cancer Care Services

NAICS

Administration of Public Health Programs (923120)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Oncology (HLAKAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospital-Integrated Cancer Centers (Acute Oncology Programs) (HLAFAAAM), Radiation Oncology (HLAKAFAC), Surgical Oncology (HLAKAFAG), Gynecologic Oncology (HLAKAFAF), Breast Oncology (HLAKAFAJ)

Keywords

• Cancer treatment services
• Cancer screening programs
• Radiation oncology therapy
• Systemic cancer therapy
• Clinical cancer research

Headquarters

HQ city

Regina

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Provincial Healthcare Funding: Government-funded provincial cancer agency funded through Saskatchewan Ministry of Health. Services covered under provincial healthcare system for eligible Saskatchewan residents.
2. Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan Donations: Charitable donations and fundraising through the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan that supports cancer research and patient programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency is a provincial Crown corporation that provides comprehensive cancer control services to the residents of Saskatchewan. Its core offerings include cancer treatment modalities such as radiation therapy, systemic therapy, surgery, and stem cell transplantation, alongside population-based cancer screening programs (breast, cervical, and colorectal) and clinical/translational research conducted through the Saskatchewan Cancer Trials Group.

Product overview

The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency operates a comprehensive, integrated cancer care platform consisting of treatment services, screening programs, and support services. Core treatment offerings include Systemic Therapy, Radiation Therapy, Surgery, and Stem Cell Transplant/Cellular Therapy, delivered through two main cancer centres (Allan Blair Cancer Centre in Regina and Saskatoon Cancer Centre) and Community Oncology Program sites. Screening programs (BreastCheck, CervixCheck, ColonCheck) provide early detection for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers through fixed and mobile facilities. Support services encompass patient lodges, virtual care options, pharmacies, and supportive care including counselling and palliative services. The agency also maintains a Cancer Registry, conducts clinical trials, and operates research programs. Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) provides governance input from the patient perspective.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BreastCheck: Screening program for breast cancer
• CervixCheck
• ColonCheck
• COPS (Community Oncology Programs of Saskatchewan)
• Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC)
• Healthy Future Sask
• First Nations and Métis Relations (FNMR)

Products and services

• Radiation Therapy Radiation oncology treatment delivered at the Allan Blair Cancer Centre (Regina) and Saskatoon Cancer Centre for Saskatchewan cancer patients, using linear accelerators and advanced treatment planning systems.
• Systemic Therapy (Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy) Outpatient and inpatient delivery of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and supportive medications for cancer patients at the Agency's cancer centres and Community Oncology Program sites.
• Surgical Oncology Cancer surgery performed in partnership with the Saskatchewan Health Authority for patients requiring tumour resection and related surgical procedures.
• Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program Autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy services for eligible Saskatchewan patients with hematologic malignancies.
• Cancer Screening Programs (BreastCheck, CervixCheck, ColonCheck) Population-based organized screening programs for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer, including invitation, recall, follow-up, and navigation services for eligible Saskatchewan residents.
• Mobile Mammography Service Mobile breast cancer screening delivered via traveling mammography units to rural, remote, and northern Saskatchewan communities as part of the BreastCheck program.
• Cancer Patient Lodges Lodging facilities in Saskatoon and Regina that provide accommodation for rural and out-of-town cancer patients receiving treatment at the Agency's cancer centres, at no charge to patients.
• Community Oncology Program of Saskatchewan (COPS) Network of satellite chemotherapy delivery sites that allow patients to receive systemic therapy closer to home in regional hospitals and health centres across Saskatchewan.
• Clinical Trials (Saskatchewan Cancer Trials Group) Provincial clinical trials program offering Saskatchewan patients access to oncology clinical trials, coordinated by the Saskatchewan Cancer Trials Group in collaboration with national and international research networks.
• Supportive and Palliative Care Services Symptom management, psychosocial support, nutrition counselling, and palliative care delivered alongside active cancer treatment to improve quality of life for patients and families.
• Virtual Care (Tele-Oncology) Telephone- and video-based oncology consultations and follow-up visits enabling Saskatchewan patients to connect with cancer specialists without traveling to a cancer centre.
• Cancer Prevention and Education Services Public education, risk reduction, and prevention programming aimed at reducing cancer incidence in Saskatchewan, delivered in partnership with community and health system stakeholders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 3,000 breast cancer cases detected through BreastCheck screening program since 1990
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024CPAC has provided funding for the Representation Project 2024-25 to improve representation and visibility of First Nations and Métis people in SCA facilities and materials, including photoshoots by Indigenous photographers and artwork purchases from Indigenous artists.
• Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Collaborated on First Nations and Métis Cancer Surveillance Program from 2014-2017 to gain insight into how to better serve Indigenous communities. FSIN continues as a partner in co-creating the First Nations and Métis Cancer Strategy.
• Métis Nation—SaskatchewancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to co-create a First Nations and Métis Cancer Strategy and develop culturally relevant cancer care resources including the Métis Patient Cancer Care Guidebook and Journal.
• Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for Indigenous health services in northern Saskatchewan, collaborating on culturally appropriate cancer care delivery.
• Saskatchewan Health AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with SCA on patient care transitions, palliative care services, and healthcare delivery partnerships across the province.
• University of SaskatchewancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for research collaboration, clinical appointments for physicians in the Division of Oncology, medical student and resident teaching, and student supervision opportunities.
• Cancer Foundation of SaskatchewancoreOthersCharitable foundation that raises funds for cancer research and patient programs at SCA. Receives donations on behalf of SCA and funds the Cancer Research Department through project-specific grants.
• INDIGITALminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital storytelling partnership with Métis Nation—Saskatchewan to create the Métis Survivors of Cancer project featuring stories of Métis cancer survivors.
• Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided presentation to SCA on accessibility opportunities for patients with disabilities, offering guidance on reducing physical and systemic barriers in cancer care.
• Métis Nation-Saskatchewan Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on development of Métis Patient Cancer Care Guidebook and Journal, providing culturally relevant cancer care information for Métis patients.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BC Cancer: Provincial cancer care agency in British Columbia operating treatment centres, screening programs, and research under a similar mandate to SCA — direct structural and operational peer.
• Alberta Health Services - Cancer Care: Operates Alberta's provincial cancer centres, screening programs (including mobile screening), and Cross Cancer Institute research — directly comparable in mandate and provincial-scale delivery model.
• Ontario Health - Cancer Care Ontario: Provincial cancer agency in Ontario operating cancer screening registries, treatment program standards, and Ontario Cancer Registry — structural peer in mandate to coordinate provincial cancer control.

Others

• Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC): Federally funded pan-Canadian cancer control organization and a strategic funder/partner of SCA's Indigenous cancer strategy work — comparable as a coordinator of cancer system improvement rather than a direct service provider.
• Saskatchewan Health Authority: Provincial health system operator in Saskatchewan and a core operational partner of SCA for COPS sites, palliative care, and patient transitions — adjacent enabler rather than direct competitor.

Regional players

• Cancer Council Queensland: Australian state-level cancer control organization combining research funding, screening programs, and supportive care — structurally analogous to a provincial cancer agency but in a different geography.
• Action Cancer (Northern Ireland): Regional cancer charity and screening provider (mobile breast screening) in Northern Ireland — directly comparable for its mobile mammography and screening-driven outreach model used by SCA.

Broad incumbents

• MD Anderson Cancer Center: Large US academic cancer centre providing comprehensive medical, radiation, and surgical oncology plus clinical trials — overlaps with SCA's tertiary treatment and research mandate at a much larger scale.
• Princess Margaret Cancer Centre: Major Canadian academic cancer centre affiliated with UHN in Toronto — comparable for advanced radiation, systemic therapy, and stem cell transplant/CAR-T capabilities relevant to SCA's tertiary scope.
• Tom Baker Cancer Centre (Calgary): Major tertiary cancer centre in Calgary offering radiation, systemic, surgical oncology and clinical trials — comparable in clinical capability set to Allan Blair and Saskatoon Cancer Centres.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SaskCancer
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCcyzzOlIQxIbcVrQ5RgOZHg/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/SaskCancer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saskatchewan-cancer-agency/?viewAsMember=true
• Instagraminstagram.com/saskcancer

Compliance3 records

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