University Cancer & Blood Center

What University Cancer & Blood Center does

University Cancer & Blood Center (UCBC) is a private, multi-specialty oncology and hematology practice headquartered in Athens, Georgia, delivering comprehensive cancer care across 13 locations in Northeast Georgia. The practice traces its origins to 1981 and operates as a vertically integrated provider combining medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, hematology, and a Comprehensive Breast Health Program under a single coordinated care model. Its service portfolio spans core treatment modalities (chemotherapy, external beam radiation, brachytherapy, systemic radiopharmaceuticals, tumor surgery), specialized clinics (Theranostics — the first in Georgia outside a hospital setting — Melanoma Clinic, High-Risk GI Clinic, Athens Brain Center, Acute Care Clinic), and supporting infrastructure including an in-house pharmacy, laboratory, CT imaging, flow cytometry, molecular testing, genetic counseling, and a Live Well integrative care program.

UCBC generates revenue primarily through professional services billed to insurance and patients across its multi-site clinical footprint, supplemented by participation in a clinical trials program covering 20+ cancer types through its NCI-affiliated research program. Distribution is direct and regional: patients access care via scheduled appointments, physician referrals, and hospital partnerships with Piedmont Athens Regional and St. Mary's, where UCBC's inpatient advanced practice providers serve as on-site care coordinators. Marketing emphasizes community presence and physician credentials rather than price competition, supported by a NavigatingCare patient portal and an active SNMMI-recognized Clinical Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Center of Excellence designation. The practice is governed as a physician-led private entity with no identified parent company or institutional investor ownership.

Customer acquisition is fundamentally regional, anchored in Northeast Georgia with selected extension into Greater Atlanta metro counties (e.g., Gwinnett and Newton). Recent operating cadence — including the Snellville opening (January 2024), Oconee Imaging Center (May 2025), construction of a new Athens Comprehensive Cancer Center, the addition of a board-certified surgical oncologist in 2023, and the SNMMI Center of Excellence designation in April 2026 — indicates a multi-year build-out of clinical capacity and credentials.

Name

University Cancer & Blood Center

Legal name

University Cancer & Blood Center

Website

https://universitycancer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

University Cancer & Blood Center is a private, multi-specialty oncology and hematology practice operating 13 locations across Northeast Georgia, delivering integrated medical, radiation, and surgical oncology plus specialized programs in theranostics, breast health, and clinical trials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oncology and Hematology Healthcare Services

NAICS

Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Ambulatory Oncology Centers (Outpatient Chemo/Radiation) (HLAFABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nuclear Medicine Clinical Services & Therapy Centers (HLAIAGAI), Hospital-Integrated Cancer Centers (Acute Oncology Programs) (HLAFAAAM)

Keywords

• Oncology services
• Radiation therapy
• Hematology care
• Cancer treatment
• Clinical trials

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Revenue generated from comprehensive oncology and hematology healthcare services including medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, pharmacy, and supportive care. Billed through insurance reimbursement and patient payments.
2. Clinical Trial Participation: Revenue and resources obtained through participation in clinical trials, providing access to investigational therapies while contributing to cancer research advancement.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

University Cancer & Blood Center (UCBC) is a multi-specialty oncology and hematology practice delivering comprehensive cancer care including medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology, hematology, and specialized programs such as breast health, theranostics, melanoma, and high-risk GI clinics. The practice operates across 13 locations in Northeast Georgia with an Athens-based Comprehensive Cancer Center that co-locates infusion, imaging, laboratory, pharmacy, and supportive services.

Product overview

University Cancer & Blood Center (UCBC) is a multi-specialty oncology and hematology practice offering a comprehensive, vertically integrated cancer care ecosystem. The core portfolio consists of three primary treatment pillars—Medical Oncology (chemotherapy and drug-based therapies), Radiation Oncology (external beam, brachytherapy, and systemic radiopharmaceuticals), and Surgical Oncology—augmented by specialized programs including the Comprehensive Breast Health Program (3D mammography, breast surgery, lymphedema management), Theranostics (first in Georgia outside a hospital), Athens Brain Center, Melanoma Clinic, High-Risk GI Clinic, and Hematology services. UCBC delivers care through 13 area locations across Northeast Georgia, anchored by its Athens Comprehensive Cancer Center where private infusion, in-house laboratory, CT imaging, molecular testing, genetic counseling, UCBC Pharmacy, and the Acute Care Clinic are co-located. The Live Well integrative care program provides psychosocial, nutritional, and financial support, while an active Clinical Trials program spans 20+ cancer types. Patient-facing digital tools include a NavigatingCare patient portal and a bill payment portal, supported by an Inpatient APP program at affiliated hospitals. The organization traces its roots to Athens, Georgia since 1981.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Oncology Comprehensive cancer treatment using chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and other drug-based therapies. UCBC oncologists guide patients through diagnosis, treatment planning, and post-treatment care.
• Radiation Oncology Treatment using precisely targeted high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells, including external beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy, and systemic radiopharmaceuticals (LUTATHERA, Xofigo, Pluvicto).
• Surgical Oncology Surgical removal of tumors and affected tissues, including liver, melanoma, pancreatic, gastrointestinal, retroperitoneal sarcoma, neuroendocrine tumors, and gallbladder cancers.
• Hematology Treatment of benign and malignant blood disorders including anemias, blood transfusions, bone marrow transplantations, hemophilia, leukemias, lymphomas, multiple myeloma, and thrombotic conditions.
• Comprehensive Breast Health Program Multidisciplinary breast health services including 3D mammography screening and diagnostics, high-risk breast program with genetic testing and counseling, breast surgery, medical and radiation oncology, and lymphedema management.
• Theranostics First cancer center in Georgia to offer Theranostics outside a hospital setting, combining diagnostic PET scan imaging with targeted radiopharmaceutical therapy (LUTATHERA, Xofigo, Pluvicto) for neuroendocrine tumors and prostate cancer.
• High-Risk GI Clinic Gastrointestinal cancer risk assessment, screening, and surveillance for patients with pre-cancerous conditions or genetic risk factors, including colorectal, gastric, or pancreatic cancers.
• Melanoma Clinic Multidisciplinary melanoma treatment program involving dermatologists, medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and ENT specialists, including SPECT imaging for lymph node identification.
• Athens Brain Center Brain cancer treatment division offering radiation therapy and other advanced treatments for brain and spinal cord tumors, led by Dr. Gordon O. Schoenfeld.
• Acute Care Clinic Same-day oncology urgent care clinic for UCBC patients experiencing adverse cancer treatment side effects, staffed by oncology-trained providers.
• UCBC Pharmacy Full-service retail pharmacy within the Comprehensive Cancer Center staffed with certified pharmacists, accepting most major insurance and stocking difficult-to-find medications.
• In-House Laboratory and Imaging Services In-house diagnostic capabilities including CT imaging, flow cytometry, molecular testing, and genetic counseling, enabling rapid diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Live Well Integrative Care Program Holistic patient support program including integrative therapies, psychosocial counseling, nutrition counseling, palliative care, and financial support services.
• Clinical Trials Program Active clinical trial program across 20+ cancer types, described as the second most prolific clinical trial facility in Georgia.
• Inpatient Advanced Practice Provider Program On-site APP staff at Piedmont Athens and St. Mary's Hospitals serving as personal patient advocates to coordinate care for hospitalized UCBC patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of breast cancer survivors had progression of secondary lymphedema stopped through three years using L-Dex Technology

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• University Health AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024UCBC partnered with University Health Alliance to open the High-Risk GI Clinic, a state-of-the-art program featuring acclaimed physicians and experts in oncology and gastroenterology for patients at high risk of gastrointestinal cancer.
• Cancer Foundation of Northeast GeorgiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005UCBC established the Cancer Foundation of Northeast Georgia in 2005 to help offset the extreme financial burden that a cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment can place on families. The foundation benefits not only UCBC patients but all those within the Northeast Georgia region, providing financial support services.
• National Cancer Institute (NCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCBC maintains affiliation with the National Cancer Institute (NCI), operating as a clinical trial site and part of a global community of cancer researchers working toward common goals in cancer treatment advancement.
• Piedmont Athens RegionalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCBC's Inpatient APP staff are on-site as personal patient advocates at Piedmont Athens Hospital to coordinate care and optimize outcomes for UCBC patients receiving hospital treatment.
• St. Mary's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCBC's Inpatient APP staff are on-site as personal patient advocates at St. Mary's Hospital to coordinate care and optimize outcomes for UCBC patients receiving hospital treatment.
• ENT of AthenssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCBC collaborates with ENT of Athens for multidisciplinary melanoma treatment, particularly for melanomas on the head and neck requiring facial plastic surgery expertise.
• Dermatology SpecialistssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCBC collaborates with dermatology specialists as part of the multidisciplinary melanoma clinic for skin assessment, biopsy, and ongoing dermatology care.
• Choice Awards AthensminorOthersUCBC receives community recognition through Choice Awards Athens.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tennessee Oncology: Large independent community oncology practice serving Tennessee with medical, radiation, and gynecologic oncology across multiple locations. Closely comparable multi-site, physician-led oncology model serving a regional catchment area.
• Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute: Largest independent oncology and hematology practice in the United States, operating nearly 100 locations across Florida. Closely comparable vertically integrated model with in-house lab, imaging, pharmacy, and clinical trials program.
• Maryland Oncology Hematology: Independent community oncology practice operating across Maryland with medical oncology, radiation oncology, and clinical trials. Comparable multi-location, physician-led regional model with similar payer mix dynamics.
• Oncology Hematology Care (OHC): Independently owned community oncology and hematology practice serving the Greater Cincinnati tri-state area. Directly comparable independent multi-specialty practice with infusion, clinical trials, and supportive care services.

Broad incumbents

• American Oncology Network: PE-backed platform supporting independent community oncology practices with practice management, technology, and payer contracting. Relevant as both a competitor and a potential roll-up partner for UCBC.
• OneOncology: PE-backed partnership platform for independent community oncology practices, providing capital, technology, and operational support. Comparable as a consolidation alternative facing UCBC.
• Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University: National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and academic oncology hub in metropolitan Atlanta. Direct competitor for complex oncology cases in UCBC's Georgia catchment, including for Theranostics and clinical trials.
• The US Oncology Network: McKesson-affiliated network of independent community oncology practices offering practice management, technology, and drug distribution. Comparable as a competing affiliation model for community oncologists.

Regional players

• Piedmont Cancer Institute: Hospital-affiliated oncology practice within the Piedmont Healthcare system in Georgia. Direct regional competitor sharing the same hospital partnership ecosystem as UCBC.
• Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers: Independent community oncology practice serving Northwest Georgia and metro Atlanta suburbs. Comparable independent, multi-site model in a different but adjacent Georgia geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/UniversityCancer
• Instagraminstagram.com/universitycancer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-cancer-and-blood-center

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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