The Problem

70% of cancer patients eventually fail first-line therapy. When that happens, their oncologist is left guessing — trying drug after drug, hoping something works.

By then, the original tumor tissue is long gone. Getting a new biopsy at relapse is invasive, often difficult, and sometimes impossible.

The Opportunity

You hold the answer in your hands — at the time of surgery.

A small tissue sample that would otherwise be discarded can become a living replica of your patient's cancer, banked indefinitely, ready to guide treatment if they ever need it.

What makes this different: Unlike frozen tissue or genomic sequencing, patient-derived organoids are living, functional models that can be tested against thousands of drugs to predict what will actually work for each individual patient.

Surgical team in operating room

How It Works

A simple workflow that fits seamlessly into your existing OR routine

1

Collect

At resection, place a small tumor sample (pea-sized) in our transport media. Takes 5 minutes, no extra OR time required. We provide all collection supplies.

2

Bank

We grow patient-derived organoids from the tissue and cryopreserve them at no cost to you or your patient. The organoids can be stored indefinitely.

3

Test

If your patient relapses, we thaw their organoids and screen them against 1,800+ FDA-approved drugs to identify what therapies are most likely to work.

4

Report

Their oncologist receives a clinician-ready report showing which therapies are most likely to work — delivered in under 21 days from testing initiation.

Why This Matters

76%
Predictive accuracy — organoid drug response correlates with real-world patient outcomes
1,800+
FDA-approved drugs tested on each patient's organoids
21
Days to receive clinician-ready report after testing begins
No Guessing

Functional testing shows what actually works, not just what might work based on genomics alone

No Cost Until Needed

Banking is free; patients only pay if and when they need testing at relapse

Evidence-Based

Published clinical studies demonstrate strong correlation between organoid response and patient outcomes

The Future

Every sample we bank contributes to the largest drug-response dataset in precision oncology.

We're building AI models that will predict effective therapies without physical testing — faster, cheaper, and at scale.

Your patients benefit today. Future patients benefit from the data.

What We Need From You

  • 5 minutes at resection
  • A pea-sized tissue sample
  • A signed patient consent form (we provide it)

We handle everything else — shipping, culture, banking, and storage.

Applicable Cancer Types

We're currently partnering with surgical oncology teams to bank samples for:

  • Ovarian cancer
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Triple-negative breast cancer

Other solid tumors may be eligible — contact us to discuss.

Start a Pilot

We're partnering with select surgical oncology teams across Canada to bank samples for ovarian, pancreatic, colorectal, and triple-negative breast cancer patients.

Interested in offering this to your patients? Fill out the form below or contact us directly.

Simple Setup

We provide collection kits, consent forms, and shipping supplies

No Cost to Start

Pilot program with free banking for initial patients

Dedicated Support

Scientific liaison available for questions and case consultation

Partner With Us

Interested in offering organoid banking to your surgical patients? Fill out the form below and we'll be in touch within 24 hours.

Or call us directly at 306-262-1967 or email info@oncoforma.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this add time to my procedure?

No. Sample collection takes about 5 minutes and can be done while the patient is being closed. It requires no additional OR time or specialized equipment.

What size sample do you need?

A pea-sized sample (approximately 5mm³) of viable tumor tissue is sufficient. This is tissue that would typically be discarded after pathology review.

How is the sample transported?

We provide transport media and shipping containers. Samples are shipped overnight at 4°C using standard courier services. We handle all logistics.

What happens if organoid culture fails?

Our success rate exceeds 85% for suitable tissue samples. If culture fails, there is no cost to the patient. We communicate all results to you and the patient's care team.

Who pays for the banking?

Banking and storage are provided at no cost. Patients only pay if and when they need drug sensitivity testing at relapse. There is no financial burden unless the service is actually used.

How do I explain this to patients?

We provide patient education materials and consent forms. Most patients understand the concept quickly: "We're saving a living sample of your tumor in case you ever need it to guide future treatment."