Oklahoma Cancer Action Center

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is a grassroots member organization that gives cancer advocates, survivors, and caregivers the opportunity to shape legislative agendas to ensure that they include important cancer issues.

 

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U.S. Representative Tom Cole Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Research

September 20, 2023
Oklahoma

United States Representative Tom Cole received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award this week, the most prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of his significant contribution in the fight against cancer to increase research funding.

Governor Signs Legislation that Provides Access to Precision Treatment for All Oklahomans

June 8, 2023
Oklahoma

Today, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed legislation that will improve access to care for cancer patients by expanding coverage for biomarker testing. Senate Bill 513 will enable more patients to benefit from biomarker testing, an essential step in accessing precision medicine treatments.

ACS CAN Reacts to Bill that Eliminates the Tax on Some Tobacco Products

May 18, 2021
Oklahoma

Oklahoma lawmakers are considering legislation that would eliminate taxes on certain tobacco products. Oklamoma Government Relations Director Matt Glanville says this is a step backwards.

Governor Signs Bill to Reduce Barriers for Patients Facing Life-Threatening Illnesses

April 20, 2021
Oklahoma

Gov. Stitt signs a bill into law to help patients afford appropriate prescriptions.

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Oklahoma: Getting Involved in Your Community

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Oklahoma Events

November 10, 2023CST

ACS CAN Oklahoma 2023 Policy Forum- The Future of Cancer Care: From Discovery to Delivery

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the nation’s leading advocacy organization working every day to make issues facing cancer patients a national and state priority. The ACS CAN Oklahoma Policy Forum is a premiere event that brings together leaders from business, academia, health care, government, life...

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State Contacts

Matt Glanville
Government Relations Director
[email protected]
405.301.6311
Ryan Poppe
Senior Regional Media Advocacy Manager
[email protected]
Cell: 512.552.2465
Grace Filer
OK Grassroots Manager
[email protected]
405.839.7624

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