Southern Cancer Center

What Southern Cancer Center does

Southern Cancer Center is a community-based multidisciplinary oncology practice founded in 2007, operating as the only such integrated practice serving Alabama's Gulf Coast region from locations in Daphne, Foley, and Mobile (including co-located sites at Providence Hospital and Springhill Medical Center). The practice delivers the full oncology care continuum — medical oncology (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy), radiation oncology (External Beam, IGRT, IMRT, SBRT, SRS, and HDR/LDR brachytherapy), surgical oncology (breast surgical oncology and general surgery including robotic-assisted procedures), genetic testing and counseling, high-risk breast cancer surveillance, and tumor profiling via next-generation sequencing. Clinical trials are made available through a partnership with Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), and an on-site specialty pharmacy, Coastal Pharmacy, dispenses oral oncology medications under dual URAC and NCODA accreditation.

The underlying technology stack combines advanced radiation delivery hardware (image-guided linear accelerators, stereotactic systems, brachytherapy applicators), in-house laboratory capabilities including Flow Cytometry, NGS-based molecular profiling for biomarker-driven treatment matching, and dual patient-engagement portals (Ontada Health for oncology patients, Noona Clinic for radiation patients) backed by ACR PET accreditation. Patient-side digital tools include 24/7 online access to clinical summaries, lab results, prescription refills, and appointment requests, supported by a billing and benefits-investigation workflow that determines patient responsibility prior to treatment initiation.

The business model is fee-for-service healthcare delivery reimbursed primarily through commercial insurance (with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama as a preferred provider), Medicare, and patient cost-share, with Coastal Pharmacy adding medication-dispensing revenue and FedEx Priority Overnight distribution extending geographic reach. Patient acquisition is physician-referral-led and community-reputation-led, supported by online appointment and referral intake via the healthviewx platform. The practice differentiates on integrated multidisciplinary care under one organizational roof, 24/7 provider availability, financial counseling, and patient assistance programs (including the 2025 LuAnn's Light Patient Assistance Fund), with no disclosed external private equity, venture, or corporate ownership.

Name

Southern Cancer Center

Legal name

Southern Cancer Center

Website

https://southerncancercenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Southern Cancer Center is a community-based multidisciplinary oncology practice founded in 2007, serving the Alabama Gulf Coast with medical, radiation, and surgical oncology care, genetic testing, clinical trials, and an on-site specialty pharmacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oncology Services

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Gynecologic Oncology (HLAKAFAF)

Keywords

• Cancer treatment services
• Oncology care
• Radiation therapy
• Chemotherapy services
• Hematology oncology

Headquarters

HQ city

Daphne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Medical Oncology Services: Comprehensive cancer treatment services including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormonal therapy administered in clinic settings. Revenue generated through insurance billing, Medicare, and patient payments.
2. Radiation Oncology Services: Radiation therapy treatments including external beam radiation, IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, SRS, and brachytherapy. Billed per treatment course with insurance coverage.
3. Surgical Oncology Services: Breast surgical oncology and general surgery services including breast-conserving lumpectomy, mastectomy, hernia surgery, gallbladder surgery, and robotic-assisted surgeries.
4. Coastal Pharmacy - Oral Chemotherapy Dispensing: On-site specialty pharmacy dispensing oral chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted medications. Accepts most insurance including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama. Revenue from medication dispensing with insurance reimbursement and patient copays.
5. Genetic Testing and Counseling: Genetic risk evaluation and testing services to help patients understand cancer risk. Testing may be covered by health insurance.
6. Clinical Trial Services: Clinical trials provided through partnership with Sarah Cannon Research Institute. Patient care costs may be covered by insurance; research costs typically covered by trial sponsor.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

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Product overview

Southern Cancer Center is a community-based multidisciplinary oncology practice established in 2007, providing comprehensive cancer care across the Alabama Gulf Coast. The practice operates as a unified oncology services platform offering Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Genetic Testing and Counseling, and an in-house specialty pharmacy (Coastal Pharmacy). Patient engagement is facilitated through integrated portals including Ontada Health for general oncology patients and Noona Clinic for radiation patients. The practice provides advanced treatment modalities including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy, and radiation therapy (IGRT, IMRT, SBRT, SRS). Additional services include tumor profiling/next generation sequencing for precision medicine, breast surgical oncology, general surgery, high-risk breast cancer programs, and clinical trials through SCRI partnership. Coastal Pharmacy provides oral chemotherapy and specialty medications with URAC and NCODA accreditation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and general.

• The US Oncology NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with The US Oncology Network provides Southern Cancer Center access to cutting-edge clinical trials and the latest advances in oncology treatment. The US Oncology Network is one of the nation's largest networks of community-based oncologists.
• Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCRI at Southern Cancer Center provides access to the latest clinical trials to people with cancer in the Alabama Gulf Coast community. SCRI is one of the world's leading oncology research organizations conducting clinical trials in the community and has contributed to pivotal research leading to majority of new cancer therapies approved by FDA in the past decade.
• Ontada HealthcoreTechnology or IntegrationOntada Health provides the oncology patient portal used by Southern Cancer Center patients to securely access their personal health records, clinical summaries, lab results, request prescription refills and appointments, and communicate with their care team.
• NoonaclinicgeneralTechnology or IntegrationNoonaclinic provides the Radiation Patient Portal for Southern Cancer Center radiation oncology patients to access their health information and communicate with their care team.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• US Oncology Network: One of the nation's largest networks of community-based oncologists and SCC's direct partner. Not a like-for-like operator but provides shared clinical trial, technology, and back-office infrastructure that materially shapes SCC's competitive position.

Direct peers

• Tennessee Oncology: Community-based, multi-specialty oncology practice with medical oncology, radiation, hematology, imaging, pharmacy and clinical research across Tennessee. Similar mid-sized regional group with integrated service lines.
• Highlands Oncology Group: Community-based multidisciplinary oncology practice in Northwest Arkansas offering medical, radiation and surgical oncology plus clinical trials. Comparable in scale, breadth, and community positioning.
• Texas Oncology: Affiliated with The US Oncology Network (SCC's own network partner) and offers community-based medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgery, genetic testing, and clinical trials across Texas. Directly comparable in operating model and partnership leverage.
• Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute: Large, multi-site community-based oncology practice offering medical oncology, radiation oncology, hematology, genomic testing, clinical trials, and in-house specialty pharmacy across Florida. Closest like-for-like peer given integrated service line breadth and US Oncology Network affiliation.
• Maryland Oncology Hematology: Multi-site community oncology and hematology practice in Maryland offering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation, and clinical research. Directly comparable in scope and community positioning.
• Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada: Multi-specialty community oncology group providing medical oncology, radiation oncology, hematology, infusion, and clinical research in Nevada. Comparable scope and outpatient integrated model.
• Northwest Medical Specialties: Community-based oncology and hematology practice in Washington State offering medical oncology, infusion, genetic testing, and clinical trials. Comparable mid-sized regional group with multidisciplinary offering.
• New York Oncology Hematology: Large community oncology and hematology practice with multiple sites, infusion, imaging, and clinical research across New York State. Directly comparable in operating model and service-line breadth.

Others

• Sarah Cannon Research Institute: SCC's clinical trials partner and one of the world's leading community-based oncology research organizations. Adjacent rather than competitive — comparison illustrates the depth of trial access SCC can offer versus independent community practices.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SouthernCancerCenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southern-cancer-center

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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