ICON Oncology Information

The Independent Clinical Oncology Network (ICON) is the leading provider-driven managed care organisation in South Africa. It offers a progressive approach to cancer treatment that combines population risk management with individualised care. The ICON network includes over 80% of South Africa’s private practice oncologists and radiation oncologists, and most major medical schemes have partnered with ICON and implemented our model. ICON also has a national footprint and accredits high-tech chemotherapy and radiation therapy facilities across South Africa. In an environment of escalating healthcare costs that disadvantage the majority of patients, many cancer sufferers are still not gaining access to quality cancer treatment fast enough. ICON aims to reduce wastage and secure the highest quality cancer care for the greatest number of patients. ICON’s unique treatment protocols form the bedrock of the network. All doctors in the ICON network adhere strictly to these protocols and many helped to develop them. The protocols are science-driven and based on the latest evidence available. Organised by treatment intent, the protocols effectively hand the power of decision-making regarding treatment back to the doctor and the patient. ICON seeks to align the interests of government, medical schemes, oncologists and patients to improve and widen access to care and ensure the long-term sustainability of oncology in South Africa.