Bon Secours St. Francis Cancer Center

What Bon Secours St. Francis Cancer Center does

Bon Secours St. Francis Cancer Center is a comprehensive community oncology treatment facility located in Greenville, South Carolina, operating as a service line within the Bon Secours Mercy Health nonprofit Catholic health system. The center delivers medical oncology, radiation oncology, and surgical oncology services to patients across the Upstate South Carolina region, with its clinical scope supported by advanced diagnostic and treatment technology including daVinci surgical robotic systems, Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators for SRS/SBRT radiotherapy, mobile PET imaging, 3D mammography, and brachytherapy programs.

The facility is part of the broader Bon Secours network, a faith-based health system whose origins date to 1821 and which has expanded across Virginia and South Carolina. Revenue mechanics follow the standard U.S. community hospital oncology model: fee-for-service billing tied to commercial insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid reimbursement, supplemented by charity care funded through the parent system's nonprofit structure. Patient mix is overwhelmingly individual outpatient and inpatient oncology cases rather than enterprise or B2B contracts, with referrals drawn from the surrounding referral area and from affiliated Bon Secours primary care and specialty practices.

Business model economics are dictated by capital-intensive equipment (linear accelerators, robotic surgery platforms, imaging), specialized clinical labor (medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, dosimetrists, oncology-certified nurses), and reimbursement-rate negotiation leverage that flows largely from the parent system's scale. No direct venture capital, equity funding, or acquisition-based growth signals were identified in the available data; capital deployment is governed by the parent health system's strategic planning and capital allocation cycle rather than external investor cadence.

Name

Bon Secours St. Francis Cancer Center

Legal name

Bon Secours

Website

https://stfranciscancercenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1821

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bon Secours St. Francis Cancer Center is a community oncology facility in Greenville, South Carolina, operating within the nonprofit Bon Secours health system and providing medical, radiation, and surgical cancer treatment to regional patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oncology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

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), Surgical Oncology (HLAKAFAG), Medical Oncology (HLAKAFAB), Gynecologic Oncology & Women’s Cancer Centers (HLAFAJAK)

Keywords

• Cancer treatment services
• Oncology care
• Radiation therapy
• Surgical oncology
• Cancer diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Medical Services Revenue: Revenue generated from cancer treatment services including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, and inpatient/outpatient care. Payment received from insurance providers, Medicare, Medicaid, and patient co-pays.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bon Secours St. Francis Cancer Center provides comprehensive cancer care combining advanced medical treatments (surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy) with diagnostic imaging and holistic support services. The center delivers multidisciplinary oncology care to cancer patients across more than 100 cancer conditions, integrating technology such as daVinci robotic surgery and Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators with nurse navigation, rehabilitation, financial counseling, and 24/7 spiritual care under a Catholic, faith-based mission.

Product overview

Bon Secours St. Francis Cancer Center offers a comprehensive, integrated cancer care platform combining advanced medical technologies with holistic support services. The core oncology services include surgical treatments (with daVinci robotic surgery), chemotherapy, and radiation therapy (using Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerators), supported by advanced diagnostic imaging including Mobile PET services, 3D mammography, and breast MRI. The center's approach integrates medical treatment with supportive care services including rehabilitation (physical therapy, yoga, massage, acupuncture), financial counseling, and spiritual care through chaplains and pastoral support. Nurse navigators coordinate patient care across the treatment spectrum, creating a unified healing approach that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of cancer patients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bon Secours Cancer Institute: Comprehensive cancer treatment network offering medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, and supportive care services across multiple locations.
• Bon Secours St. Francis Cancer Center

Products and services

• Cancer Care & Oncology Services Comprehensive multidisciplinary oncology program for cancer patients, combining surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, diagnostic imaging, and supportive services for over 100 cancer conditions.
• Chemotherapy Services Medication-based cancer treatment using oral or intravenous delivery methods to destroy cancer cells, offered as standalone therapy or combined with surgery and radiation.
• Radiation Therapy High-energy beam treatment to destroy cancer cells, including advanced brachytherapy services and High Dose Rate (HDR) radiation therapy delivered using Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators.
• Surgical Oncology (Surgery and Robotic Surgery) Surgical cancer treatment including traditional open surgery and minimally invasive robotic-assisted procedures using the daVinci surgical system, enabling smaller incisions and faster recovery times.
• Cancer Diagnostic Imaging (3D Mammography, Breast MRI, Mobile PET) Advanced breast and whole-body diagnostic imaging including 3D mammography (tomosynthesis), breast MRI, and mobile positron emission tomography (PET) services for cancer detection and staging.
• Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Minimally invasive diagnostic procedure using 3D imaging guidance for precise tissue sampling from breast abnormalities.
• Outpatient Cancer Rehabilitation Program Comprehensive rehabilitation services including physical therapy, dietary assistance, yoga, massage, and acupuncture to support patients through cancer treatment and recovery.
• Nurse Navigator Program Dedicated nurse navigators guiding patients through their cancer care journey, providing care coordination and ongoing support across the treatment spectrum.
• Financial Counseling and Support Services Social work navigators providing financial counseling, grants assistance, and billing support to help cancer patients focus on treatment rather than financial concerns.
• Spiritual Care Services Faith-based spiritual healing services including on-site chaplains and 24/7 pastoral support, integrated into cancer care to address emotional and spiritual needs alongside medical treatment.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators1 record

Direct peers

• Cone Health Cancer Center: Regional nonprofit health system operating comprehensive cancer services across the Carolinas, including radiation, medical oncology, and surgical oncology. Comparable as a community-based, system-affiliated cancer program with similar patient mix and services.
• Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute: A large, multi-site community cancer institute within an integrated health system serving the Carolinas with medical, radiation, and surgical oncology plus research. Highly comparable in operating model, regional scope, and health-system integration to Bon Secours St. Francis Cancer Center.
• Novant Health Cancer Institute: Operates a regional network of community cancer centers across the Carolinas and Virginia under a nonprofit integrated delivery network. Comparable in faith-adjacent nonprofit positioning, advanced technology, and whole-person care emphasis.
• Sentara Healthcare Cancer Center: Not-for-profit integrated delivery network in Virginia and North Carolina operating multi-site cancer programs with similar technology stack and community-based specialty care model. Direct regional peer with overlapping Virginia geography.
• Prisma Health Cancer Institute: South Carolina's largest nonprofit health system with a multi-site cancer institute offering surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Direct peer given overlapping Greenville/South Carolina geography and similar community-based specialty oncology model.

Regional players

• MUSC Hollings Cancer Center: NCI-designated academic cancer center based in Charleston, SC, competing for complex oncology cases in South Carolina. Comparable as a regional oncology competitor, though with deeper research and academic medicine capabilities than a community-based center.
• Duke Cancer Institute: NCI-designated academic cancer program at Duke University serving the Carolinas and broader Southeast. Comparable as a regional oncology competitor, with deeper research, clinical trials, and academic medical capabilities.

Others

• Varian (Siemens Healthineers): A leading manufacturer of radiation oncology equipment, including the TrueBeam linear accelerator used by Bon Secours. Listed as an adjacent/ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor, given its role as technology supplier to community cancer centers.
• Intuitive Surgical: Manufacturer of the daVinci surgical robotic system used by the cancer center. Included as an enabling/ecosystem peer due to the equipment supply relationship rather than direct service competition.

Broad incumbents

• HCA Healthcare Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute: The oncology arm of HCA Healthcare, one of the largest U.S. for-profit health systems, operating cancer programs across a national network. Comparable in scale, multi-site delivery, and advanced technology offerings, though structured as a national for-profit rather than a regional nonprofit.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BonSecours
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BonSecours
• Facebookfacebook.com/BonSecours
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bon-secours-st.-francis-cancer-center

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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