Cancer treatment specialists – what we do
Radiotherapy
Icon has 26 accredited radiotherapy facilities with 31 state-of-the-art linear accelerators (linacs) across South Africa.
Caring for our patients in these facilities are nearly 300 expert clinical oncology-focused professionals, dedicated to providing quality, cost-effective care to you.
Chemotherapy
Icon Oncology has 63 accredited chemotherapy base units in South Africa of which 46 focus exclusively on chemotherapy and 13 provide a combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments. We also have 15 satellite units equipping us to ensure you get the right treatment.
Icon has 59 affiliated chemotherapy base units in South Africa. 46 of these focus on chemotherapy only, while 13 provide both chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments. We also have 15 satellite units, equipping us to ensure you get the right treatment.
Managed Care
Icon Oncology is the leading value-based and care-driven organisation in South Africa. In an environment of escalating healthcare costs that disadvantage the majority of patients, many cancer patients are still not gaining access to quality cancer treatment fast enough. Our business model puts the patient at the centre of care, reduces wastage and costs and improves outcomes.
At the centre of patient-centric care
Icon Oncology and our national network of oncologists offer comprehensive cancer care to our patients. We have developed treatment protocols and a medicines formulary which deliver the best possible care within the limits of your medical scheme benefits.
Contracted to most medical schemes in South Africa.
Highest quality of care within the financial limits of medical schemes
Pre-approval for most treatment plans – ensuring you can start treatment as soon as possible.
Wide access to private oncology care services
Cost-effective care in both curative and palliative settings
A dedicated oncology specialist network
PAIA compliance (Icon complies with Section 51 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act).
Accredited oncologists
Number of Treatment Units
Linacs
Number of Patients Treated
At the centre of patient-centric care
Icon Oncology and our national network of oncologists offer comprehensive cancer care to our patients. We have developed treatment protocols and a medicines formulary which deliver the best possible care within the limits of your medical scheme benefits.
Contracted to most medical schemes in South Africa.
Highest quality of care within the financial limits of medical schemes
Pre-approval for most treatment plans – ensuring you can start treatment as soon as possible.
Wide access to private oncology care services
Cost-effective care in both curative and palliative settings
A dedicated oncology specialist network
PAIA compliance (Icon complies with Section 51 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act).
Number of Oncologists
Number of Treatment Units
Number of Patients Treated
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