Asociatia Oncohelp

What Asociatia Oncohelp does

Asociatia Oncohelp is a Romanian non-profit association (ONG) founded on 27 May 2005 in Timișoara, operating an integrated oncology care ecosystem anchored by three owned facilities: the Centrul de Oncologie OncoHelp (inpatient oncology, hematology, palliative care, imaging), the Centrul de Radioterapie OncoHelp (radiotherapy laboratory), and the Ambulatorul OncoMed (outpatient clinic) at Strada Rusu Șirianu Nr. 34. Its core clinical platform comprises three linear accelerators (Varian Clinac IX, Unique Performance, Halcyon with integrated CBCT), a Siemens GO.SIM CT simulator for radiotherapy planning, and a Varian GammaMed iX HDR Afterloader for brachytherapy, supporting techniques including 3D-CRT, IMRT, and VMAT/RapidArc. Supporting services span medical imaging (MRI, CT, ultrasound, mammography), medical genetics, psychological counseling, cardiology, internal medicine, and a closed-circuit pharmacy.

The organization serves approximately 1,000 patients per month and delivered 37,712 radiotherapy sessions to 1,828 unique patients in 2025, primarily under contracts with the public health insurer Casa Județeană de Asigurări de Sănătate Timiș. Insured patients access consultations and treatments free of charge via referral from family doctors or specialists; selected services (color echocardiography, ankle-brachial index) are private-pay. Revenue is diversified across CJAS reimbursement, EU structural grants (Health Programme 2021-2027 ~19.5M RON, METAGEN EUR 2.27M, PEO OncoBridge 1.7M RON), and donations from 200+ corporate sponsors and individual contributors, including a EUR 400,000 contribution from Asociația Daruieste Viața for the radiotherapy bunker. It holds ISO 9001 (association) and ISO 13485 (subsidiary ONCOMED SRL) certifications, ANMCS national healthcare quality accreditation, and OSIM trademark registration.

Name

Asociatia Oncohelp

Legal name

Asociația OncoHelp Timișoara – Centrul de Oncologie Oncohelp

Website

https://oncohelp.ro

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Asociatia Oncohelp is a Romanian non-profit oncology provider in Timișoara operating an integrated cancer center, radiotherapy laboratory, and outpatient clinic, serving approximately 1,000 insured patients monthly under Casa Județeană de Asigurări de Sănătate Timiș contracts, with diversified funding from EU grants and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oncology Healthcare Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (62231), Offices of Physicians (62111), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Oncology & Cancer Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ambulatory Oncology Centers (Outpatient Chemo/Radiation) (HLAFABAI), Hospital-Integrated Cancer Centers (Acute Oncology Programs) (HLAFAAAM), Medical Oncology (HLAKAFAB)

Keywords

• Oncology medical services
• Radiotherapy treatment center
• Cancer care hospital
• Palliative care services
• Medical imaging diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Timisoara

HQ country

Romania

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Health Insurance Reimbursement: Medical services are primarily funded through contracts with Casa Județeană de Asigurări de Sănătate Timiș (CJAS Timiș). Insured patients receive consultations, treatments, and procedures covered by public health insurance without direct payment.
2. Donations and Sponsorships: The organization receives donations from individuals and corporate sponsors to fund equipment purchases, facility improvements, and support services not covered by insurance.
3. EU Project Funding: Grant funding from EU programs including Programul Sănătate 2021-2027 (19.5M lei project), Interreg VI-A Romania–Hungary Programme (METAGEN, 2.27M EUR), and PEO 2021-2027 (1.7M lei).
4. Private Pay Services: Some services not covered by public insurance (such as color echocardiography, ankle-brachial index) are offered as private pay services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Asociația Oncohelp operates an integrated oncology care ecosystem in Timișoara, Romania, delivering cancer diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care through the Centrul de Oncologie OncoHelp (Oncology Center), Centrul de Radioterapie OncoHelp (Radiotherapy Center with linear accelerators and brachytherapy), and Ambulatorul OncoMed (outpatient clinic). Services include medical oncology, hematology, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, palliative care, medical imaging (MRI, CT, ultrasound, mammography), psychological counseling, medical genetics, cardiology, and internal medicine, primarily funded through public health insurance contracts with Casa Județeană de Asigurări de Sănătate Timiș.

Product overview

Asociatia Oncohelp operates a unified oncology healthcare ecosystem combining hospital-based and outpatient services. The core offering consists of the Centrul de Oncologie (Oncology Center) providing inpatient care, the Centrul de Radioterapie (Radiotherapy Center) with three linear accelerators and brachytherapy capabilities, and the Ambulatorul OncoMed (OncoMed Outpatient Clinic) offering free specialized consultations. Supporting services include medical imaging (MRI, CT, ultrasound, mammography), psychological counseling, medical genetics, cardiology, internal medicine, and a closed-circuit pharmacy. The organization serves approximately 1,000 patients monthly, primarily operating under contracts with Casa Judeteana de Asigurari de Sanatate Timis for insured patients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Help25: Early Breast Cancer Detection Program for the West region of Romania

Products and services

• Centrul de Oncologie OncoHelp (Oncology Center) The main oncology center providing comprehensive cancer care including medical oncology, hematology, palliative care, and imaging services, serving approximately 1,000 patients monthly.
• Centrul de Radioterapie OncoHelp (Radiotherapy Center) Radiotherapy center equipped with multiple linear accelerators (Varian Clinac IX, Unique Performance, Halcyon) and a Siemens GO.SIM CT simulator for precise cancer treatment planning and delivery using 3D-CRT, IMRT, and VMAT/RapidArc techniques.
• Ambulatorul OncoMed (OncoMed Outpatient Clinic) Outpatient clinic providing free specialized consultations in oncology, hematology, palliative care, radiotherapy, cardiology, internal medicine, psychology, and gastroenterology for insured patients under contract with Casa Județeană de Asigurări de Sănătate Timiș.
• Brachytherapy Service (GammaMed iX HDR Afterloader) Internal radiotherapy (brachytherapy) delivering high-dose radiation directly to tumors, primarily for gynecological cancers, using the GammaMed iX HDR Afterloader system with programmable positioning.
• Medical Imaging Department Comprehensive imaging services including MRI, CT, ultrasound, and mammography for cancer diagnosis, staging, and treatment monitoring.
• Psychological Counseling Psychological support services for oncology patients addressing emotional difficulties, family relationship challenges during treatment, and treatment compliance issues, with one free session per month for registered patients.
• Medical Genetics Genetic counseling services including individual and family genetic counseling, genetic testing coordination, and tumor genetic profiling for personalized therapy, available both through insurance contracts and in private regime.
• Closed-Circuit Pharmacy Hospital pharmacy serving inpatients with oncology medications, including preparation of chemotherapy drugs following safety protocols.
• Internal Medicine Cabinet Internal medicine consultations with ECG, pulse oximetry, continuous blood pressure monitoring (Holter TA), 24-hour Holter monitoring, and general ultrasound (abdomen + pelvis).
• Cardiology Cabinet Cardiology consultations including ECG, pre-operative cardiology assessment, echocardiography, ankle-brachial index, pulse oximetry, and vascular Doppler ultrasound.
• Medical Oncology Services Oncology consultations for all cancer types, investigation planning, free prescriptions, medical letters, disease reports, and medical leave documentation, with both day hospitalization and continuous hospitalization available.
• Help25 Early Breast Cancer Detection Program Early breast cancer detection program for the western region of Romania, supporting earlier diagnosis and treatment follow-up for women at risk.
• Radiotherapy Consultations Free radiotherapy consultations for all oncology patients, including newly diagnosed cases for treatment planning and existing patients for monitoring or second opinions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 1,000 patients per month with medical services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Universitatea de Medicină și Farmacie Victor Babeș Timișoara (UMFVBT)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Lead partner in the METAGEN project (Interreg VI-A Romania–Hungary Programme). ONCOHELP acts as the primary source of clinical samples for antimicrobial resistance research. Project budget of 2,266,696.33 EUR with 1,813,357.05 EUR (80%) EU co-financing.
• University of Szeged (SZTE)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner in the METAGEN project (ROHU00049) under Interreg VI-A Romania–Hungary Programme 2021–2027, working together to combat antimicrobial resistance in the border region.
• Universitatea de Medicină și Farmacie Victor Babeș Timișoara (UMFVBT)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Project partner in the OncoBridge project (PEO SMIS 318057) with budget of 1,696,413.42 lei. Project aims to facilitate student transitions to active professional life in the oncology-palliative field.
• Asociația Daruieste ViatamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2015Partnership for construction of the radiotherapy center. Daruieste Viata contributed 400,000 EUR for building the specialized bunker housing the radiotherapy equipment. This was the second radiotherapy machine in Timișoara.
• Casa Județeană de Asigurări de Sănătate TimișcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContractual relationship for providing medical services to insured patients. Services are provided free of charge to patients with proper referral documentation under the public health insurance system.
• Avon Cosmetics RomâniaminorOthersCorporate sponsor for construction of the oncology center, part of the 200+ sponsors who funded the project.
• Rotary Club CetateminorOthersCorporate sponsor for construction of the oncology center, part of the 200+ sponsors who funded the project.
• Asociația Femeilor Antreprenori din RomâniaminorOthersCorporate sponsor for construction of the oncology center, part of the 200+ sponsors who funded the project.
• Continental, Flextronics, Hella, Kathrein, ZoppasminorOthersCorporate sponsors and partners supporting the organization's activities as shown in the partners section of the website.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Dokuz Eylül University Oncology Hospital (DEÜ Onkoloji): University-affiliated specialty oncology hospital in Izmir, Turkey offering medical oncology, radiotherapy, and palliative care. Comparable regional specialty oncology model in a nearby Black Sea/Balkan geography, though operating in a different country and academic system.
• Affidea Romania: European diagnostic imaging and cancer care provider with multiple Romanian centers offering MRI, CT, and oncology services. Comparable in advanced imaging and cancer care delivery in Romania, but focused on diagnostics rather than inpatient oncology.

Broad incumbents

• Maria Skłodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology (Warsaw): Polish national specialty oncology hospital and research institute with comprehensive cancer services. Comparable in non-profit specialty oncology care integrated with research, though operating at national scale across multiple sites.
• SANADOR: Large private hospital network in Romania offering oncology, radiotherapy, imaging, and outpatient services. Comparable in multi-specialty private delivery, but operates as a for-profit chain with multiple sites versus OncoHelp's regional non-profit model.
• Istituto Europeo di Oncologia (IEO): Milan-based specialty cancer hospital and research center. Comparable in being a dedicated oncology specialty hospital integrating research, inpatient care, and radiotherapy, but at substantially larger scale and international reputation.
• Regina Maria (Rețeaua Privată de Sănătate): Largest private healthcare network in Romania, with hospitals, outpatient clinics, and oncology services. Comparable broad multi-specialty delivery; competes for insured patients in major cities including Timișoara.
• Medicover Romania: Major private healthcare operator in Romania with clinics and hospitals including oncology and imaging services. Comparable in delivering outpatient and specialty care, but broader portfolio and for-profit structure.

Direct peers

• Institutul Oncologic 'Prof. Dr. Ion Chiricuță' Cluj-Napoca: Romania's principal public specialty oncology hospital, offering medical oncology, radiotherapy, and surgical oncology. Directly comparable to OncoHelp's inpatient oncology and radiotherapy model, though operating at national scale rather than regional.
• Spitalul Clinic Fundeni (Institutul Clinic Fundeni): Major Bucharest tertiary hospital with a large oncology and hematology department and transplantation services. Comparable to OncoHelp's integrated oncology, hematology, and imaging capabilities, though with broader institutional scale.
• Institutul Regional de Oncologie Iași (IRO Iași): Regional specialty oncology hospital in northeastern Romania providing comprehensive cancer diagnosis and treatment. Comparable in scope and public-insurance-driven model to OncoHelp's cancer center, serving as a regional referral point.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/asociatia.oncohelp
• Instagraminstagram.com/asociatiaoncohelp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asociatia-oncohelp

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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