Cincinnati Cancer Advisors

What Cincinnati Cancer Advisors does

Cincinnati Cancer Advisors (CCA) is a Cincinnati-based oncology consultation practice established in 2015 and operated as a program of the Cincinnati Cancer Foundation (CCF), a 501(c)(3) public nonprofit founded by Dr. William Barrett. CCA provides platinum-level consultative oncology services — including second opinions, care coordination, clinical trial navigation, financial navigation, genetic testing and counseling, and precision oncology — to roughly 600 Greater Cincinnati cancer patients per year at no cost to the patient. Services are delivered both in-person at the Montgomery Road office and via virtual consultation, and CCA's advisory model is explicitly collaborative with each patient's existing physician team rather than assuming primary care.

The technical backbone centers on the Clifford J. Robson Center for Precision Oncology, established in 2023, which incorporates next-generation sequencing, liquid biopsy, tissue biopsy, molecular profiling, and PSMA PET imaging to identify biomarkers and personalize treatment pathways. Genetic tests performed through this center may include tests not covered by insurance, addressing a known gap in commercial reimbursement. Supporting clinical infrastructure includes the Real World Prostate Cancer Registry (a longitudinal data collection effort across the OH/KY/IN tri-state area) and educational assets such as the Medical Minute video podcast, the Abbott Journey blog/book ("Survive and Advance"), and the ASCO-licensed Best of Oncology conference.

Operationally, CCA runs on a fully donor-funded revenue model: all services are free to patients, and CCF covers costs through fundraising (Golf Classic, Wine Women & Shoes, Ride Cincinnati partnership) and major-gift commitments (Homan Foundation five-year pledge, anonymous $1M matching grant for the Robson Center capital campaign). The team grew from roughly three to nearly 20 staff under the late Executive Director Steve Abbott, who passed away in 2023 after an 11-year prostate cancer battle, creating an active senior leadership transition. Customer acquisition is primarily sales-led via physician referrals and the website's "Request a Consultation" workflow, supplemented by community content (Medical Minute, blog, newsletter) and event-based community engagement across the tri-state region.

Name

Cincinnati Cancer Advisors

Legal name

Cincinnati Cancer Advisors

Website

https://cincinnaticanceradvisors.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cincinnati Cancer Advisors is a Cincinnati-based nonprofit oncology consultation practice, operating as a program of the Cincinnati Cancer Foundation, that provides free cancer second opinions, precision oncology, genetic counseling, and care coordination to roughly 600 Greater Cincinnati cancer patients each year.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oncology Consultation Services

NAICS

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (62151)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Oncology (HLAKAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Oncology Pathways & Precision Medicine Decision Support (HLACAGAH), Oncology Telemedicine Platforms (HLALAGAH)

Keywords

• Oncology consultation
• Cancer second opinion
• Precision oncology
• Genetic counseling
• Clinical trial navigation

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donor-Funded Operations: All operations are fully funded by the Cincinnati Cancer Foundation (CCF), a 501(c)(3) public nonprofit organization. Services are provided free of charge to patients, thanks to generous donors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cincinnati Cancer Advisors is a nonprofit oncology consultation practice that provides free cancer-related services to patients. Offerings include second opinions, precision oncology analysis through the Clifford J. Robson Center for Precision Oncology, genetic testing and counseling via the 20/20 Foresight program, clinical trial navigation, financial navigation, and care coordination, all delivered at no cost to patients.

Product overview

Cincinnati Cancer Advisors (CCA) is an oncology consultation practice powered by the Cincinnati Cancer Foundation, offering platinum-level consultative oncology services free of charge to cancer patients. The organization operates as a unified consultative service rather than a platform architecture, with core services centered on cancer second opinions, precision oncology (through the Clifford J. Robson Center for Precision Oncology), genetic testing and counseling, clinical trial navigation, financial navigation, and care coordination. Supporting offerings include the Medical Minute video podcast, the Abbott Journey blog, the 20/20 Foresight Program for treatment optimization review, and participation in the Real World Prostate Cancer Registry. Fundraising events include the Steve Abbott Memorial Golf Classic, Wine Women & Shoes, and the Best of Oncology Conference.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Clifford J. Robson Center for Precision Oncology: Precision oncology center established in 2023 that incorporates next-generation sequencing techniques into patient consultations, including genetic tests that may not be covered by insurance.

Products and services

• Second Opinion Consultations Independent oncology second opinion consultations for cancer patients seeking expert review of diagnosis and treatment plans, provided at no cost.
• 20/20 Foresight Genetic Testing and Counseling Genetic testing and counseling program for individuals concerned about hereditary cancer risk, provided as part of Cincinnati Cancer Advisors' free service offerings.
• Clifford J. Robson Center for Precision Oncology Dedicated center providing precision oncology analysis for cancer patients, delivering molecular and individualized treatment insight as part of Cincinnati Cancer Advisors' free offerings.
• Clinical Trial Navigation Service that helps cancer patients identify and access relevant clinical trials as a treatment option.
• Financial Navigation Service that helps cancer patients navigate financial aspects of cancer care, including insurance, coverage, and cost concerns.
• Care Coordination Service that coordinates cancer care across multiple providers and treatment settings for patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 600 Greater Cincinnatians receive services annually at no cost

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cincinnati Cancer Foundation (CCF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCF is the founding and funding organization behind CCA. Founded by Dr. William Barrett in 2015, CCF is a 501(c)(3) public nonprofit that fully funds all CCA operations. CCF's mission is to reduce suffering and mortality from cancer and make Cincinnati the safest city in the country for cancer diagnosis.
• Patient Advocate FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCA partnered with Patient Advocate Foundation to offer a unique financial assistance service to assist patients with financial needs beyond the free consultation services.
• Ride CincinnatiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough a new partnership with CCF, Ride Cincinnati extends its reach to fund local hospitals, nonprofits, and community programs benefiting cancer patients and families.
• The Cincy Cancer ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCA is a proud member of the Cincy Cancer Consortium organization.
• Shepherd ChemicalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHole-In-One Presenting Sponsor for the Steve Abbott Memorial Golf Classic.
• Fort Washington AdvisorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlbatross Sponsor for the Steve Abbott Memorial Golf Classic.
• Urbansites and CTIminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEagle Sponsors for the Steve Abbott Memorial Golf Classic.
• Pella Windows & DoorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf Cart Sponsor for the Steve Abbott Memorial Golf Classic.
• Blank Rome, CBT, Roehr Insurance, Cushman & Wakefield, Union Savings BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBirdie Sponsors for the Steve Abbott Memorial Golf Classic.
• KZFminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPar Sponsor for the Steve Abbott Memorial Golf Classic.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cleveland Clinic: Major academic health system with a Taussig Cancer Institute offering expert oncology second opinions, precision medicine, and multidisciplinary cancer care across the same Midwest footprint where CCA operates. Comparable as a regional oncology consultation and treatment destination, but at vastly larger scale and breadth.
• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: National oncology specialty center offering expert second opinions, precision oncology, genetic testing, and clinical trial navigation. Closely comparable in service mix to CCA, but as a fee-based institution with global reach rather than a free, regionally focused practice.
• MD Anderson Cancer Center: NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center providing second opinions, molecular profiling, and clinical trial access. Comparable to CCA in oncology consultation depth, though at significantly greater scale and on a paid-services model.
• City of Hope: Comprehensive cancer center (which absorbed Cancer Treatment Centers of America) offering expert oncology consultations, precision medicine, and supportive care services. Directly comparable to CCA's consultative model, though operating as a national treatment network rather than a free, donation-funded practice.

Regional players

• University of Cincinnati Cancer Center: Academic cancer program serving the same Greater Cincinnati tri-state market as CCA, with multidisciplinary oncology expertise, clinical trials, and precision medicine capabilities. Direct regional competitor for second opinion and consultative oncology demand.
• The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (The James): NCI-designated Ohio-based comprehensive cancer center offering second opinions, NGS-based precision oncology, and clinical trial navigation. Comparable in clinical capabilities to CCA's Robson Center, and competes for the same Ohio patient population.

Emerging players

• Foundation Medicine: Molecular profiling company (a Roche subsidiary) providing comprehensive genomic profiling used to inform precision oncology treatment decisions. Comparable to the diagnostic engine inside CCA's Robson Center, though delivered as a paid lab service to providers rather than embedded in a free consultation practice.
• Tempus: AI-enabled precision medicine company offering NGS, molecular profiling, and clinical decision support for oncology. Closely comparable to the biomarker-driven decision support enabled by CCA's Robson Center, but as a technology and data platform rather than a patient-facing consultation service.
• Guardant Health: Liquid biopsy and precision oncology company whose Guardant360 CDx assay mirrors the liquid biopsy capability used inside CCA's Robson Center. Comparable in underlying diagnostic modality, though Guardant operates as a commercial lab rather than an integrated consultative practice.

Direct peers

• Included Health (formerly Grand Rounds / 2nd.MD): Virtual expert medical opinion service (formerly 2nd.MD) that connects patients with leading specialists — including oncologists — for second opinion consultations. Most directly comparable peer to CCA's consultative oncology model, though delivered as an employer/plan-paid benefit rather than free via donations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CincinnatiCancerAdvisors
• Xx.com/CancerAdvisors
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cincinnati-cancer-advisors

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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