CEPON

What CEPON does

CEPON (Centro de Pesquisas Oncológicas) is a public oncology reference center located in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Founded in the 1970s by oncologist Dr. Alfredo Daura Jorge as one of Brazil's first outpatient chemotherapy services, it is a unit of the Government of the State of Santa Catarina managed by the FAHECE foundation (Fundação de Apoio ao Hospital, Ensino e Pesquisa) and is operated entirely under Brazil's public healthcare system (SUS). All services are provided free of charge to patients, with access governed by referral from primary UBS units via the SISREG regulation system.

The institution operates a comprehensive oncology service line including outpatient consultations, chemotherapy, radiotherapy (IGRT, IMRT, and brachytherapy), medium- and high-complexity surgery with ICU support, autologous and allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, palliative care, and a 24-hour emergency outpatient clinic for oncology complications (AIO). Underlying technology includes linear accelerators (CLINAC 2100-15 MV acquired 2006 and a new IGRT unit commissioned 2025), computerized treatment planning, and a modern surgical center opened in 2018 with four operating rooms and 10 ICU beds. CEPON also runs the Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (TCTH) unit, inaugurated 1999 and expanded to allogeneic procedures in 2018 — the only facility in Santa Catarina offering both modalities — and the Casa de Apoio, inaugurated 2021, providing free accommodation and meals for out-of-town patients in social vulnerability.

Revenue is derived exclusively from public SUS funding allocated through the Santa Catarina state government under FAHECE management; there is no commercial payer mix, no disclosed pricing, and no equity investment. CEPON's strategic position is reinforced by two designations: it is the only WHO Reference Center for Palliative Medicine in Brazil, and it received ONA Nível 1 (Acreditado) certification in 2023. Reported 2024 operating volumes include 3,567 surgeries, 23,594 radiotherapy sessions, 19,876 chemotherapy sessions, and 14,742 AIO consultations, with year-over-year volume growth across consultations, emergency visits, imaging, and pathology.

Name

CEPON

Legal name

Centro de Pesquisas Oncológicas (CEPON)

Website

https://cepon.org.br

Company type

Public

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

CEPON is a Santa Catarina state-owned public oncology reference hospital in Florianópolis, Brazil, providing free SUS-funded multidisciplinary cancer care — chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, stem cell transplantation, and palliative care — to patients referred via the SISREG system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oncology Hospital Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (62231), Offices of Physicians (62111), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Palliative Care Clinics & Outpatient Programs (HLADAHAF)

Keywords

• Oncology treatment services
• Cancer care hospital
• Radiotherapy services
• Chemotherapy treatment
• Stem cell transplantation

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Catarina

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SUS Public Healthcare Funding: CEPON is 100% funded by SUS (Sistema Único de Saúde) - Brazil's public healthcare system. All services are completely free to patients, funded entirely with public resources from the Government of Santa Catarina under FAHECE management.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CEPON is a public oncology hospital in Florianópolis, Brazil, providing comprehensive multidisciplinary cancer care including outpatient consultations, chemotherapy, radiotherapy (IMRT, IGRT, brachytherapy), high and medium complexity surgical oncology, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (autologous and allogeneic), palliative care, 24-hour emergency oncology care (AIO), inpatient hospitalization, home care, pathology/diagnostics, and multidisciplinary support services (psychology, nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, social work). All services are provided free of charge to patients, funded entirely through Brazil's public healthcare system (SUS) and managed by FAHECE on behalf of the Government of the State of Santa Catarina.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Outpatient Oncology Care and Oncological Therapies Multidisciplinary outpatient oncology consultations and oncological therapies delivered through the Dr. Alfredo Daura Jorge Outpatient Clinic, including chemotherapy administration, for SUS cancer patients in Greater Florianópolis and across Brazil.
• Radiotherapy Service (IGRT, IMRT, Brachytherapy) Radiotherapy treatment delivered through linear accelerators including the CLINAC 2100-15 MV and a new IGRT-equipped accelerator, supporting Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT), Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), and Brachytherapy (Braquiterapia) — pioneering brachytherapy service in the State of Santa Catarina. The service delivered 23,594 radiotherapy sessions in 2024.
• High and Medium Complexity Surgical Oncology Oncological surgery services including high and medium complexity surgeries delivered through a modern Surgical Center inaugurated in 2018, plus an Ambulatory Surgical Center for minor and medium complexity procedures. 3,567 surgeries were performed in 2024 across specialties including Mastology, Urology, Thoracic Surgery, Onco-Gynecological Surgery, Head and Neck, Digestive System, Orthopedics, and Clinical Surgery.
• Inpatient Hospitalization (Clinical Oncology and Palliative Care) Inpatient care for oncology patients across two units: a 36-bed Clinical Oncology unit and a 16-bed Palliative Care unit, integrated into the Oncology Complex in Itacorubi, Florianópolis.
• Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Unit (TCTH) Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation unit offering both autologous and allogeneic transplants — the only facility in Santa Catarina performing both types. Since 1999 the unit has performed 1,651 total transplants (186 allogeneic and 1,465 autologous).
• Diagnosis and Procedures (Pathology / Imaging) Diagnostic services including anatomopathological (pathology) exams and imaging procedures, with computed tomography procedures growing 38.33% and anatomopathological exams volume growing 10.7% in 2024.
• Oncological Emergencies Outpatient Clinic (AIO) 24-hour emergency outpatient care for oncology complications and intercurrences for CEPON patients, recording 14,742 AIO consultations in 2024 (15.87% increase over the prior year).
• Home Care and Patient Support (Atendimento Domiciliar) Home hospitalization (PID) and home-based patient support services including the Capelania Hospitalar (hospital chaplaincy) providing active listening and spiritual comfort in hospital, outpatient, and home care settings.
• Multidisciplinary Support Services Multidisciplinary support services including psychology, nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, social work, and dental oncology, delivered as part of comprehensive cancer care. Pet therapy is provided through the Occupational Therapy Service via ONG Patas do Bem (since 2016, reaching over 1,500 beds).
• Casa de Apoio (Support House) Free accommodation, meals, and support services for out-of-town SUS cancer patients and companions in social vulnerability situations requiring prolonged treatment in Florianópolis (average stay of approximately two months).
• Clinical Research Oncology clinical research activities coordinated within CEPON, supporting the institution's role as a national oncology reference and its 50+ year legacy in cancer care innovation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17.03% increase in oncology consultations (2024 vs 2023)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FAHECE (Fundação de Apoio ao Hospital, Educação e Pesquisa)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAHECE manages CEPON as a state government unit. Founded in 1993, FAHECE optimizes resource application for hospital support, education, and research. FAHECE oversaw the construction of the Oncological Complex, hospital reforms, and operational management of all CEPON units.
• AVOC - Associação de Voluntários do CEPONcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit volunteer association operating daily at CEPON with patient support actions. With 85 trained volunteers, AVOC provides free wig loans, runs a bazaar (revenue supporting patient benefits), hospital visits with emotional support and comfort items, and accepts donations of scarves, hygiene products, and hair for wig making.
• Capelania Hospitalar do CEPONminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer group providing spiritual comfort and active listening to patients, families, and healthcare teams through hospital, outpatient, and home care assistance.
• ONG Patas do BemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPet therapy NGO visiting CEPON every 15 days since 2016 with dogs and tutors, providing lightness, affection, and well-being to patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Part of CEPON's Occupational Therapy Service, reaching over 1,500 beds.
• Associação Amigos Cleia BeduschiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation that supported the creation of a children's rest room in radiotherapy with toys, appropriate furniture, and playful artistic painting to make treatment more comfortable and humanized for children.
• Receita Federal (Federal Revenue Service)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency that donates items to AVOC's bazaar, with proceeds supporting patient welfare and equipment purchases.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Oncoclínicas: Brazil's largest private oncology group with a network of clinics offering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and outpatient oncology services. Comparable to CEPON in oncology focus but operates a private outpatient model rather than inpatient specialty hospital care.

Broad incumbents

• Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein: Leading private Brazilian hospital system with a substantial oncology program including advanced radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and stem cell transplantation. Comparable as a comprehensive oncology provider but serves primarily private/insurance-paying patients rather than SUS.
• Hospital Sírio-Libanês: Premium private hospital in São Paulo with a renowned oncology center offering surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and bone marrow transplantation. Comparable in clinical oncology capabilities but differentiated by private funding model and premium patient base.
• Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre: Large public academic hospital in Rio Grande do Sul with a strong oncology program. Comparable to CEPON as a public, university-affiliated tertiary care provider in southern Brazil, but broader in scope beyond oncology.
• MD Anderson Cancer Center: Global leader in specialty oncology care, research, and education. Comparable to CEPON in its full-continuum cancer care model (surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, stem cell transplant, palliative care) but operates at a vastly larger scale and as an academic medical center.

Direct peers

• A.C. Camargo Cancer Center: Brazilian specialty oncology hospital in São Paulo offering surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and stem cell transplantation. Comparable to CEPON in clinical scope (specialty oncology, multidisciplinary care, TCTH program) but operates with mixed public/private funding.
• Hospital de Amor (formerly Hospital de Câncer de Barretos): One of Brazil's largest public, SUS-funded oncology hospital complexes, providing comprehensive cancer treatment, research, and prevention across multiple sites. It is the most direct peer to CEPON in terms of oncology specialization, SUS funding model, and full-continuum cancer care delivery.
• INCA - Instituto Nacional de Câncer: Brazil's federal cancer institute and reference hospital in Rio de Janeiro. Directly comparable as a public specialty oncology provider under the Ministry of Health, offering the same comprehensive oncology continuum — surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and palliative care.
• Hospital Erasto Gaertner: Specialty oncology hospital in Curitiba, Paraná, operating under SUS with comprehensive cancer services including surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and stem cell transplantation. Directly comparable to CEPON as a regional SUS-funded cancer center in southern Brazil.

Regional players

• Hospital Santa Izildinha / Hospital do Câncer de Londrina: Regional SUS-funded oncology hospital in northern Paraná (Londrina). Directly comparable to CEPON as a state-level public cancer reference center serving its region's SUS population with multidisciplinary oncology services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CEPONsc
• Facebookfacebook.com/CentroDePesquisasOncologicasCEPON
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cepon
• Instagraminstagram.com/cepon_oncologia_sc

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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