Cancer Support Resources in Oklahoma
Oklahoma’s cancer care concentrates around Oklahoma City and Tulsa, leaving patients in the rural counties between and beyond those cities — in Lawton, McAlester, Enid, Woodward, and dozens of smaller communities — with significant travel burdens for specialized treatment. The state’s cancer landscape is further shaped by one of the largest Native American populations in the country and some of the highest tobacco use rates in the nation.
Oklahoma has more federally recognized tribal nations than any other state — 39 in total — and the eastern portion of the state is defined by tribal lands and communities with distinct healthcare access needs. Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, and Seminole nations, along with many smaller tribes, maintain tribal health systems that provide primary and some specialty care. But oncology capacity within these systems varies significantly, and most tribal members with complex cancer diagnoses ultimately need to travel to Tulsa or Oklahoma City for treatment. Several organizations in this directory work specifically within tribal communities, and tribal health navigators can be critical allies for patients navigating the intersection of Indian Health Service coverage and mainstream oncology care.
Oklahoma consistently ranks among the states with the highest smoking rates, and the downstream effect on cancer incidence is significant. Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in Oklahoma, and tobacco-related cancers — including esophageal, throat, and bladder cancers — collectively represent a major share of the state’s cancer burden. The cultural normalization of tobacco use, combined with economic barriers to cessation support, means this challenge is deeply rooted and requires sustained community-level response.
Rural western Oklahoma is among the most geographically isolated parts of the state. The Panhandle — Cimarron, Texas, and Beaver counties — is some of the most sparsely populated land in the contiguous United States, and healthcare infrastructure there is minimal. Patients in these communities may face drives of three to four hours to Oklahoma City or Amarillo, Texas for cancer care. The economic character of rural western Oklahoma — small farming and ranching communities with aging populations — means that financial assistance and transportation programs are essential, not supplemental.
Oklahoma’s severe weather patterns add an unpredictable disruption layer to cancer treatment. Tornado season, ice storms, and flooding can close roads, damage facilities, and force patients to miss appointments during peak treatment periods. This is not a rare inconvenience — it is a regular feature of life in Oklahoma that cancer patients and their care teams must plan around.
Oklahoma has a large veteran and active-duty population, including Tinker Air Force Base in Midwest City, Fort Sill in Lawton, and Altus Air Force Base. Veterans facing cancer diagnoses connected to service exposures may access VA oncology services through the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System and community clinics statewide.
Whether you are a patient in treatment, a survivor moving forward, a caregiver holding it all together, or a social worker looking for referrals — this page is for you. Resources are organized starting with statewide programs, then by metro area and region.
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Statewide Resources
These organizations serve all of Oklahoma — by phone, online, or through regional offices. Start here if you are unsure where to look.
American Cancer Society — Oklahoma
📍 Statewide (Oklahoma City office)
The ACS is the broadest safety net for cancer patients in Oklahoma. Their 24/7 helpline connects you to information specialists who can match you with local resources. Road to Recovery provides free rides to treatment, and they maintain support groups across the state.
- 24/7 helpline: 1-800-227-2345
- Road to Recovery free transportation
- Support groups across Oklahoma
- Free wigs, lodging referrals, and online resources
Who: All cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers
Cost: Free
Phone: 1-800-227-2345
Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline (OKHelpline)
📍 Statewide
Oklahoma has some of the highest smoking rates in the country. The state helpline provides free quit coaching, nicotine replacement therapy (patches, gum, lozenges), and a specialized program for cancer patients who need to quit before or during treatment.
- Free quit coaching by phone: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
- Free nicotine replacement therapy mailed to your home
- Online quit plan and text support
- Specialized support for cancer patients
Who: All Oklahoma residents who use tobacco
Cost: Free
Phone: 1-800-784-8669
Oklahoma Project Woman
📍 Statewide (multiple screening locations)
One of the most important programs for uninsured Oklahoma women. Project Woman provides free mammograms, cervical cancer screenings, and diagnostic follow-up. If cancer is found, they help enroll women in Medicaid for treatment coverage through the state’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program.
- Free mammograms and Pap tests
- Diagnostic follow-up at no cost
- Medicaid enrollment assistance after diagnosis
- Screening locations across the state
Who: Uninsured and underinsured women ages 40-64 (breast) and 21-64 (cervical)
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
Oklahoma Health Care Authority (SoonerCare/Medicaid)
📍 Statewide
Oklahoma expanded Medicaid in 2021, opening coverage to more low-income adults. SoonerCare covers cancer treatment, prescriptions, and related services. The Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program provides automatic Medicaid eligibility for women diagnosed through Project Woman or similar screenings.
- SoonerCare Medicaid for eligible adults
- Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program
- Prescription drug coverage
- Application help: 1-800-987-7767
Who: Low-income Oklahoma residents; women diagnosed through screening programs
Cost: Free or low-cost based on income
Phone: 1-800-987-7767
CancerCare
📍 Statewide (phone and online)
Every counselor at CancerCare is a licensed oncology social worker. They provide free one-on-one counseling by phone, online support groups, and limited financial help for copays and transportation. Especially valuable in rural Oklahoma where in-person counseling is scarce.
- Individual counseling with oncology social workers
- Telephone and online support groups
- Financial assistance for treatment costs
- Helpline: 800-813-4673
Who: Cancer patients, caregivers, and bereaved loved ones
Cost: Free
Phone: 800-813-4673
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society — Oklahoma Chapter
📍 Statewide (Oklahoma City office)
LLS focuses on blood cancers and offers some of the most generous financial assistance in the cancer nonprofit world. Their copay assistance program can cover thousands per year. First Connection matches newly diagnosed patients with volunteers who have been through similar diagnoses.
- Copay assistance and travel aid
- First Connection peer-to-peer matching
- Free information specialists: 1-800-955-4572
- Clinical trial navigation
Who: Blood cancer patients and caregivers
Cost: Free
Phone: 1-800-955-4572
Susan G. Komen — Oklahoma
📍 Statewide
Beyond races and ribbons, Komen funds direct patient services in Oklahoma including treatment assistance, screening mammograms, and patient navigation. Their helpline provides one-on-one support from trained specialists in English and Spanish.
- Financial assistance for breast cancer treatment
- Patient navigation and referrals
- Breast care helpline: 1-877-465-6636
- Community health grants
Who: Breast cancer patients and those at elevated risk
Cost: Free
Phone: 1-877-465-6636
Patient Advocate Foundation
📍 Statewide (phone-based)
When insurance denies a claim, Patient Advocate Foundation fights back on your behalf. Case managers handle appeals, prior authorization battles, and medical debt negotiation. They also run a copay relief fund that helps with out-of-pocket treatment costs.
- Insurance denial appeals and case management
- Copay relief program
- Medical debt crisis intervention
- Helpline: 1-800-532-5274
Who: Patients facing insurance barriers or financial hardship
Cost: Free
Phone: 1-800-532-5274
Triage Cancer
📍 Statewide (online and phone)
Insurance paperwork, disability claims, workplace rights — Triage Cancer explains all of it in plain language. Their quick-reference guides are available in English and Spanish and cover everything from FMLA to Medicaid enrollment.
- Health insurance navigation
- Employment rights and disability guidance
- Quick-reference legal guides
Who: Cancer patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
PAN Foundation (Patient Access Network)
📍 Statewide (phone-based)
PAN helps underinsured patients cover out-of-pocket costs for specific cancer medications. Funds open and close based on diagnosis, so call early and call often. They can cover copays, coinsurance, and deductibles for FDA-approved treatments.
- Copay and coinsurance assistance
- Disease-specific funds
- Phone: 1-866-316-7263
Who: Underinsured patients on federally funded insurance
Cost: Free
Phone: 1-866-316-7263
HealthWell Foundation
📍 Statewide (phone-based)
Similar to PAN, HealthWell helps with copays and premiums for specific diagnoses and medications. Funds come and go, so apply as soon as you know your treatment plan. They also help with insurance premium assistance in some cases.
- Copay assistance for specific cancer drugs
- Premium assistance
- Phone: 1-800-675-8416
Who: Underinsured patients meeting income guidelines
Cost: Free
Phone: 1-800-675-8416
Cancer Support Community (online)
📍 Statewide (virtual programs)
Oklahoma does not have a local Cancer Support Community affiliate, but their national virtual programs are fully accessible. Free online support groups, educational workshops, exercise classes, and a cancer helpline staffed by licensed counselors.
- Online support groups by cancer type
- Virtual mind-body wellness classes
- Cancer Support Helpline: 1-888-793-9355
- CancerSupportSource distress screening
Who: All cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers
Cost: Free
Phone: 1-888-793-9355
Oklahoma 2-1-1
📍 Statewide
Dial 2-1-1 from any phone in Oklahoma to connect with a trained specialist who can help you find local resources for food, housing, utilities, transportation, and other non-medical needs. Available 24/7 and multilingual. This is often the fastest way to find help near you.
- 24/7 free resource helpline
- Connects to food banks, utility help, housing
- Multilingual service
Who: All Oklahoma residents
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
Look Good Feel Better — Oklahoma
📍 Statewide (workshops at hospitals)
Free workshops teach cancer patients dealing with hair loss, skin changes, and other appearance side effects how to manage these changes with confidence. Programs available for women, men, and teens at participating Oklahoma hospitals.
- Beauty and self-care workshops
- Free cosmetic kits
- Virtual and in-person options
Who: Cancer patients with appearance-related side effects
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
📍 Statewide (central and western OK)
Cancer treatment can drain a family’s food budget in weeks. The Regional Food Bank serves 53 counties in central and western Oklahoma through a network of partner agencies, food pantries, and mobile distributions. No documentation required at most partner sites.
- 500+ partner food pantries
- Mobile food distributions in rural areas
- Senior and children’s feeding programs
Who: Anyone facing food insecurity in central/western OK
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma
📍 Statewide (eastern OK, 24 counties)
Serves the eastern part of the state with food pantries, mobile distributions, and programs for seniors and children. If you are in the Tulsa area or eastern Oklahoma and need food assistance during treatment, this is your starting point.
- 400+ partner agencies
- Mobile pantry in underserved areas
- Senior nutrition programs
Who: Anyone facing food insecurity in eastern OK
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma
📍 Statewide
Cancer patients face legal issues they never expected — medical debt collection, insurance denials, estate planning, employment discrimination. Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma provides free civil legal help to low-income residents, including help with advance directives and public benefits.
- Free civil legal representation
- Medical debt and insurance disputes
- Advance directives and estate planning
- Intake: 1-888-534-5243
Who: Low-income Oklahoma residents
Cost: Free
Phone: 1-888-534-5243
SoonerRide (OHCA Medical Transportation)
📍 Statewide
SoonerCare (Medicaid) members can get free rides to and from medical appointments, including cancer treatment. Covers gas reimbursement, public transit, and arranged transportation. Must be scheduled at least two business days in advance.
- Free medical transportation for SoonerCare members
- Gas reimbursement option
- Reservations: 1-800-987-7767
Who: SoonerCare (Medicaid) enrolled patients
Cost: Free for SoonerCare members
Phone: 1-800-987-7767
Oklahoma City Metro
The OKC metro is home to the state’s only NCI-designated cancer center and the largest concentration of oncology specialists. Most of these organizations serve the broader central Oklahoma region.
Stephenson Cancer Center (OU Health)
📍 Oklahoma City
Oklahoma’s only NCI-designated cancer center, part of OU Health. Beyond treatment, Stephenson offers patient navigation, financial counseling, social work services, support groups, nutrition counseling, and clinical trial access. Their survivorship program helps patients transition from active treatment to long-term wellness.
- Patient navigators and oncology social workers
- Financial counseling and charity care
- Support groups and survivorship programs
- Clinical trial matching
- Nutrition and integrative wellness
Who: All cancer patients (referrals accepted statewide)
Cost: Support services free; treatment costs vary (financial counseling available)
Phone: 2-1-1
Oklahoma Cancer Specialists and Research Institute (OCSRI)
📍 Oklahoma City (multiple locations)
One of the largest private oncology practices in Oklahoma. OCSRI provides patient navigation, financial assistance programs, and connects patients with clinical trials. Their multiple OKC locations reduce travel burden for metro-area patients.
- Patient navigation and social work
- Financial assistance programs
- Clinical trials and research access
- Multiple convenient locations
Who: Cancer patients in central Oklahoma
Cost: Support services free; treatment costs vary
Phone: 2-1-1
INTEGRIS Health Cancer Support Services
📍 Oklahoma City
INTEGRIS (now part of INTEGRIS Health) offers oncology social workers, patient navigators, support groups, chaplaincy, and nutrition counseling for cancer patients. Their cancer care teams also connect patients with community resources for housing, utilities, and food.
- Oncology social workers on staff
- Support groups for patients and caregivers
- Spiritual care and chaplaincy
- Community resource referrals
Who: INTEGRIS cancer patients and caregivers
Cost: Free (support services)
Phone: 2-1-1
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City — Cancer Services
📍 Oklahoma City
Mercy’s cancer program includes patient navigators, social workers, genetic counseling, and survivorship care planning. They also run support groups and connect patients with financial assistance programs and community resources.
- Patient navigation and genetic counseling
- Support groups
- Survivorship care planning
- Financial assistance referrals
Who: Mercy cancer patients
Cost: Free (support services)
Phone: 2-1-1
SSM Health St. Anthony Cancer Center
📍 Oklahoma City
SSM Health offers comprehensive cancer support including nurse navigators, support groups, spiritual care, and dietitian services. Their social workers help patients navigate insurance, financial assistance, and community resources throughout treatment.
- Nurse navigators by cancer type
- Support groups and spiritual care
- Dietitian and wellness services
- Social work and financial navigation
Who: SSM Health cancer patients
Cost: Free (support services)
Phone: 2-1-1
EMBARK (Oklahoma City Transit)
📍 Oklahoma City metro
EMBARK operates buses and paratransit services across the OKC metro. Their EMBARK Plus program provides door-to-door transportation for people with disabilities who cannot use regular bus routes — including cancer patients with mobility challenges during treatment.
- EMBARK Plus paratransit (ADA eligible)
- Fixed-route buses to medical centers
- Reduced fare for seniors and disabled riders
Who: OKC metro residents; ADA-eligible for paratransit
Cost: Low-cost ($1.75 bus; paratransit $3.50)
Phone: 2-1-1
The Toby Keith Foundation — OK Kids Korral
📍 Oklahoma City
Free home-away-from-home for families of children receiving cancer treatment in Oklahoma City. Families can stay as long as their child is in treatment — no time limits. Private rooms, communal kitchen, laundry, and a supportive community of families going through the same thing.
- Free lodging for families during child’s cancer treatment
- Private rooms and shared amenities
- No time limit on stays
- Close to OKC medical centers
Who: Families of children being treated for cancer in OKC
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
Jimmy Everest Cancer Center (OU Children’s)
📍 Oklahoma City
The primary pediatric cancer treatment center in Oklahoma. Beyond clinical care, their team includes child life specialists, social workers, psychologists, and school liaisons. They help families navigate the practical and emotional challenges of a child’s cancer diagnosis — from school accommodations to financial assistance.
- Child life specialists and play therapy
- Oncology social workers for families
- School re-entry programs
- Family financial assistance referrals
Who: Children and adolescents with cancer (birth to 21)
Cost: Support services free; treatment costs vary
Phone: 2-1-1
Good Shepherd Ministries
📍 Oklahoma City
Provides emergency financial assistance, food, clothing, and household items for people in crisis — including those dealing with cancer. Their food pantry and thrift store help stretch budgets when treatment costs pile up.
- Emergency financial assistance
- Food pantry and meals
- Free clothing and household items
Who: Anyone in financial crisis in the OKC area
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
Calm Waters Center for Children and Families
📍 Oklahoma City
When a parent has cancer, children suffer too. Calm Waters provides free grief and loss support groups for children and families. They also run groups for adults grieving the loss of a loved one to cancer. All groups are led by trained facilitators.
- Free grief support groups for children
- Family support during serious illness
- Adult bereavement groups
Who: Children, teens, and adults facing grief or serious illness in the family
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
Oklahoma City VA Medical Center
📍 Oklahoma City
The OKC VA provides comprehensive cancer care for eligible veterans, including oncology treatment, social work, mental health support, and patient travel reimbursement. Veterans may qualify for travel pay to cover mileage to appointments.
- Oncology treatment and referrals
- Social work and mental health services
- Travel reimbursement for medical appointments
- Caregiver support program
Who: Eligible veterans
Cost: Free or low-cost copays based on eligibility
Phone: 2-1-1
Salvation Army — Oklahoma City
📍 Oklahoma City
Emergency assistance with rent, utilities, food, and prescriptions. Cancer patients who are falling behind on bills during treatment can call for help. The Salvation Army’s social services team assesses each situation individually.
- Rent and utility assistance
- Food pantry and meals
- Prescription assistance
Who: Anyone in financial crisis
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
Tulsa Metro
Tulsa is Oklahoma’s second-largest cancer treatment hub, with multiple hospital systems and community organizations serving northeastern Oklahoma.
Tulsa Cancer Institute
📍 Tulsa
A leading oncology practice in northeastern Oklahoma. TCI provides patient navigation, social work, financial counseling, and connects patients with community resources. They also offer clinical trial access and second opinion services.
- Patient navigators and social workers
- Financial counseling and charity care assistance
- Clinical trial access
- Community resource referrals
Who: Cancer patients in northeastern Oklahoma
Cost: Support services free; treatment costs vary
Phone: 2-1-1
Saint Francis Health System Cancer Center
📍 Tulsa
Saint Francis runs one of Tulsa’s largest cancer programs. Their support services include nurse navigators, social workers, a cancer resource library, nutrition counseling, support groups, and pastoral care. Their financial counselors help patients apply for assistance programs.
- Nurse navigators by cancer type
- Cancer resource center and library
- Support groups and pastoral care
- Financial assistance navigation
Who: Cancer patients at Saint Francis
Cost: Free (support services)
Phone: 2-1-1
Hillcrest Cancer Center
📍 Tulsa
Hillcrest Medical Center’s cancer program includes patient navigators, social workers, survivorship care planning, and support groups. They also offer a lung cancer screening program for high-risk patients — particularly important given Oklahoma’s elevated lung cancer rates.
- Patient navigation and social work
- Lung cancer screening program
- Survivorship care planning
- Support groups
Who: Cancer patients at Hillcrest
Cost: Free (support services)
Phone: 2-1-1
Oklahoma Cancer Foundation (Tulsa)
📍 Tulsa
A local nonprofit dedicated to supporting Tulsa-area cancer patients with financial assistance, support groups, and community education. They fund patient assistance programs at local hospitals and sponsor cancer awareness events throughout northeastern Oklahoma.
- Patient financial assistance grants
- Community cancer education
- Support group sponsorship
- Local hospital partnerships
Who: Cancer patients in the Tulsa area
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
Tulsa Transit & Lift (Paratransit)
📍 Tulsa metro
Tulsa Transit operates fixed-route buses and Lift paratransit service for people with disabilities. Cancer patients who qualify under ADA can use Lift for door-to-door service to treatment appointments. Reduced fares available for seniors and disabled riders.
- Lift paratransit (ADA eligible)
- Fixed routes near hospitals
- Reduced fares for qualifying riders
Who: Tulsa-area residents; ADA-eligible for paratransit
Cost: Low-cost ($1.50 bus; $3.00 Lift)
Phone: 2-1-1
Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless
📍 Tulsa
Cancer patients who are homeless or at risk of homelessness face impossible barriers to treatment. The Day Center provides meals, showers, mail services, case management, and connections to housing — critical basics that make cancer treatment possible.
- Daily meals and showers
- Case management and housing referrals
- Mail and phone services
Who: Homeless and near-homeless individuals
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System
📍 Muskogee (serves Tulsa area via CBOC)
The Eastern Oklahoma VA system serves veterans across northeastern Oklahoma with cancer care, mental health, social work, and caregiver support. The Tulsa community-based outpatient clinic (CBOC) provides local access. Veterans may qualify for travel pay to cover mileage.
- Cancer treatment and referrals
- Social work and mental health
- Tulsa CBOC for local access
- Veteran travel reimbursement
Who: Eligible veterans in eastern Oklahoma
Cost: Free or low-cost copays based on eligibility
Phone: 2-1-1
Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma
📍 Tulsa
Provides emergency rent, utility, and food assistance regardless of religion. Cancer patients struggling with bills while in treatment can contact their emergency assistance line. They also offer counseling and case management services.
- Emergency rent and utility payments
- Food assistance
- Counseling services
- Phone: 918-949-4673
Who: Anyone in financial crisis in eastern OK (any religion)
Cost: Free
Phone: 918-949-4673
Ascension St. John Medical Center — Cancer Services
📍 Tulsa
Ascension St. John’s cancer program offers patient navigation, oncology social workers, chaplaincy, nutrition services, and support groups. Their charity care program provides significant financial assistance for uninsured and underinsured patients.
- Patient navigation and social work
- Chaplaincy and spiritual care
- Nutrition counseling
- Charity care financial assistance
Who: Cancer patients at Ascension St. John
Cost: Free (support services); charity care for treatment
Phone: 2-1-1
Mental Health Association Oklahoma — Tulsa
📍 Tulsa
Depression and anxiety during cancer treatment are common but often untreated. MHAOK provides affordable counseling, support groups, crisis intervention, and referrals. They serve anyone regardless of insurance status.
- Affordable counseling (sliding scale)
- Support groups and crisis services
- Referrals to specialized providers
Who: Anyone needing mental health support
Cost: Sliding scale; many services free
Phone: 2-1-1
Norman & Cleveland County
Norman is home to the University of Oklahoma and a growing corridor of health services between OKC and the south-central part of the state.
Norman Regional Health System — Cancer Services
📍 Norman
Norman Regional provides cancer treatment with patient navigation, social work, and financial counseling. Their nurse navigators guide patients from diagnosis through survivorship, connecting them with local resources for transportation, food, and financial help.
- Nurse navigators
- Social work and financial counseling
- Support groups
- Community resource connections
Who: Cancer patients in Cleveland County area
Cost: Free (support services)
Phone: 2-1-1
Food and Shelter, Inc.
📍 Norman
Norman’s largest emergency assistance provider. They offer food, temporary shelter, rent and utility assistance, and a medical prescription program. Cancer patients in the Norman area who are in financial crisis can call for intake.
- Food pantry and meals
- Rent and utility assistance
- Prescription assistance program
- Emergency shelter
Who: Anyone in financial crisis in Cleveland County
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
Women’s Resource Center — Norman
📍 Norman
Provides counseling, support groups, and advocacy for women in the Norman area. While not cancer-specific, their counselors can help women dealing with the emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis, and they provide referrals to other community resources.
- Individual and group counseling
- Crisis support
- Community resource referrals
Who: Women in the Norman area
Cost: Free or sliding scale
Phone: 2-1-1
OU Counseling and Psychological Services
📍 Norman
OU students facing a cancer diagnosis — or supporting a family member through cancer — can access free counseling through the university. The counseling center also offers referrals to community mental health providers for non-students.
- Free counseling for OU students
- Group therapy options
- Referrals for non-students
Who: OU students; referrals for community members
Cost: Free for students; referral-based for others
Phone: 2-1-1
Lawton & Southwest Oklahoma
Southwest Oklahoma is largely rural, with Lawton as the primary city. Fort Sill adds a military and veteran population with specific cancer support needs.
Comanche County Memorial Hospital — Cancer Center
📍 Lawton
The primary cancer treatment center in southwest Oklahoma. Offers patient navigation, social work, and financial counseling. For patients who need specialized care not available locally, their navigators help coordinate referrals to OKC and manage the logistics of traveling for treatment.
- Patient navigation and social work
- Financial counseling
- Coordination with OKC specialists
- Support groups
Who: Cancer patients in southwest Oklahoma
Cost: Free (support services)
Phone: 2-1-1
Reynolds Army Community Hospital (Fort Sill)
📍 Fort Sill (Lawton)
Active-duty military, retirees, and their families at Fort Sill can access cancer screening, referrals, and support services through Reynolds Army Community Hospital. For cancer treatment beyond what is available on-post, TRICARE covers referrals to civilian oncologists.
- Cancer screening and referrals
- Social work and behavioral health
- TRICARE navigation for cancer treatment
- Family support services
Who: Active-duty military, retirees, and dependents
Cost: Free for TRICARE beneficiaries
Phone: 2-1-1
Lawton Indian Hospital (IHS)
📍 Lawton
Indian Health Service facility serving Native American patients in southwest Oklahoma. Provides cancer screening, referrals to specialty care, social work, and traditional healing support. IHS can purchase specialty cancer care from outside providers when not available at the facility.
- Cancer screening and preventive care
- Referrals to specialty oncology
- Social work and behavioral health
- Purchased/referred care for specialty treatment
Who: Eligible Native Americans in the Lawton service area
Cost: Free for eligible tribal members
Phone: 2-1-1
Lawton Food Bank
📍 Lawton
Provides food assistance to families in Comanche County and surrounding areas. Cancer patients dealing with food insecurity during treatment can visit the food bank or contact them for information about mobile distributions in the area.
- Food pantry and distribution
- Mobile food distributions
- Partner with local agencies
Who: Anyone facing food insecurity in Comanche County area
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
Enid & Northwest Oklahoma
Northwest Oklahoma is one of the most sparsely populated parts of the state. Patients here often drive to OKC, Wichita (KS), or Amarillo (TX) for specialized cancer care.
St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center — Cancer Care
📍 Enid
The primary cancer treatment facility in northwest Oklahoma. Offers oncology, radiation, patient navigation, and support services. For patients who need specialized care, they coordinate referrals to OKC cancer centers and help arrange transportation and lodging.
- Patient navigation and social work
- Financial counseling
- Referral coordination to OKC centers
- Support groups
Who: Cancer patients in northwest Oklahoma
Cost: Free (support services)
Phone: 2-1-1
Integris Bass Baptist Health Center
📍 Enid
Part of the INTEGRIS Health system, Bass Baptist provides cancer services with patient navigation, social work, and connections to the broader INTEGRIS network in OKC. Their community health workers help rural patients navigate the system.
- Patient navigation
- Social work services
- Connection to INTEGRIS OKC cancer programs
- Community health outreach
Who: Cancer patients in the Enid area
Cost: Free (support services)
Phone: 2-1-1
Loaves & Fishes of Enid
📍 Enid
Enid’s largest food pantry, providing groceries to families in need. Cancer patients in northwest Oklahoma who are struggling to afford food during treatment can visit their pantry. No lengthy paperwork — just bring ID and proof of residence.
- Food pantry open multiple days per week
- No referral required
- Serves Garfield County and surrounding areas
Who: Anyone facing food insecurity in the Enid area
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
Northwest Oklahoma Community Action Foundation
📍 Woodward (serves NW Oklahoma)
Community action agency serving some of Oklahoma’s most isolated communities. They provide transportation assistance, utility help, and emergency services for rural residents — a lifeline for cancer patients in the western panhandle and northwest region who need to travel long distances for treatment.
- Transportation assistance
- Utility and rent help
- Emergency assistance
- Community resource referrals
Who: Low-income residents of northwest Oklahoma
Cost: Free (income-based eligibility)
Phone: 2-1-1
Muskogee & Eastern Oklahoma
Eastern Oklahoma has a significant Native American population and is home to several tribal health facilities. Muskogee serves as a regional hub for health services in the area.
EASTAR Health System
📍 Muskogee
Muskogee’s regional hospital provides cancer treatment, patient navigation, and social work services. They serve as a gateway for eastern Oklahoma patients, coordinating referrals to Tulsa and OKC when specialized treatment is needed.
- Cancer treatment and referrals
- Patient navigation
- Social work services
- Community resource connections
Who: Cancer patients in eastern Oklahoma
Cost: Free (support services)
Phone: 2-1-1
Cherokee Nation Health Services — W.W. Hastings Hospital
📍 Tahlequah
The Cherokee Nation operates one of the largest tribal health systems in the country. W.W. Hastings Hospital provides cancer screening, referrals to specialty care, social work, traditional medicine support, and purchased/referred care for tribal citizens who need oncology treatment not available at the facility.
- Cancer screening and prevention
- Purchased/referred care for specialty oncology
- Social work and behavioral health
- Traditional medicine and cultural support
- Transportation assistance for tribal citizens
Who: Cherokee Nation citizens and eligible Native Americans
Cost: Free for eligible tribal members
Phone: 2-1-1
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Health
📍 Okmulgee
The Muscogee Nation operates health clinics across their jurisdictional territory in eastern Oklahoma. Services include cancer screening, specialty referrals, social services, behavioral health, and patient transportation. Their contract health program covers specialty cancer care at outside facilities.
- Cancer screening at tribal clinics
- Contract health for specialty care
- Social services and behavioral health
- Patient transportation assistance
Who: Muscogee (Creek) Nation citizens and eligible Native Americans
Cost: Free for eligible tribal members
Phone: 2-1-1
Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center
📍 Muskogee
The Muskogee VA serves eastern Oklahoma veterans with cancer care, mental health services, social work, and caregiver support. Veterans can receive travel pay reimbursement and have access to community care referrals for specialty oncology treatment not available at the facility.
- Cancer treatment and community care referrals
- Mental health and social work
- Travel pay reimbursement
- Caregiver support program
Who: Eligible veterans in eastern Oklahoma
Cost: Free or low-cost copays based on eligibility
Phone: 2-1-1
Muskogee Community Food Bank
📍 Muskogee
Provides food to families in Muskogee County and surrounding areas. Cancer patients dealing with food insecurity can access their pantry and distribution programs without extensive paperwork.
- Food pantry and distribution
- Mobile food distributions
- Partner with local agencies
Who: Anyone facing food insecurity in the Muskogee area
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
Grand Lake Mental Health Center
📍 Multiple locations (NE Oklahoma)
Community mental health center serving northeastern Oklahoma. Provides counseling, crisis services, and psychiatric care on a sliding scale. Cancer patients dealing with depression, anxiety, or adjustment disorders during treatment can access services regardless of insurance status.
- Outpatient counseling
- Crisis services and stabilization
- Psychiatric medication management
- Sliding-scale fees
Who: Anyone in NE Oklahoma needing mental health services
Cost: Sliding scale; no one turned away
Phone: 2-1-1
Durant & Southeast Oklahoma
Southeast Oklahoma is one of the most underserved regions in the state. The Choctaw Nation is the largest employer and health provider in many of these communities.
Choctaw Nation Health Services
📍 Durant (multiple clinics across SE Oklahoma)
The Choctaw Nation operates the largest tribal health system in Oklahoma, with a major hospital in Durant and clinics across 10.5 counties. They provide cancer screening, specialty referrals through their purchased/referred care program, patient transportation, and social services. Their wellness programs focus on cancer prevention.
- Cancer screening and prevention programs
- Purchased/referred care for specialty oncology
- Patient transportation across SE Oklahoma
- Social services and behavioral health
- Traditional cultural support
Who: Choctaw Nation citizens and eligible Native Americans
Cost: Free for eligible tribal members
Phone: 2-1-1
AllianceHealth Durant
📍 Durant
Durant’s community hospital provides cancer services, patient navigation, and social work. They coordinate with larger cancer centers in OKC and Dallas-Fort Worth for patients who need specialized treatment not available locally.
- Cancer treatment and referrals
- Patient navigation
- Social work services
- Coordination with DFW and OKC specialists
Who: Cancer patients in southeast Oklahoma
Cost: Free (support services); charity care available
Phone: 2-1-1
Chickasaw Nation Department of Health
📍 Ada (serves south-central Oklahoma)
The Chickasaw Nation operates the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center in Ada and clinics throughout their jurisdictional area. They provide cancer screening, specialty referrals, and comprehensive social services including patient transportation, housing assistance, and behavioral health for tribal citizens.
- Cancer screening and prevention
- Specialty care referrals and contract health
- Patient transportation
- Housing and social service assistance
Who: Chickasaw Nation citizens and eligible Native Americans
Cost: Free for eligible tribal members
Phone: 2-1-1
Kiamichi Family Medical Center
📍 McAlester, Poteau, Talihina
Federally qualified health center (FQHC) serving some of Oklahoma’s most isolated communities. They provide cancer screening, primary care, and referrals. As an FQHC, they serve patients regardless of insurance status on a sliding fee scale.
- Cancer screening and primary care
- Sliding-scale fees based on income
- Multiple locations in SE Oklahoma
- Referrals to specialty cancer care
Who: Anyone, regardless of insurance
Cost: Sliding scale based on income
Phone: 2-1-1
KI BOIS Community Action Foundation
📍 Stigler (serves SE Oklahoma)
Community action agency covering some of the poorest counties in Oklahoma. They provide transportation services, utility assistance, weatherization, and emergency aid. Their transit service covers medical trips for rural patients who have no other way to get to cancer treatment.
- Rural transit and medical transportation
- Utility assistance (LIHEAP)
- Emergency assistance
- Weatherization and housing
Who: Low-income residents of SE Oklahoma
Cost: Free or low-cost (income-based)
Phone: 2-1-1
Rural & Tribal Oklahoma
Oklahoma has 39 federally recognized tribes and vast rural areas where cancer patients face unique access challenges. These resources serve communities across the state’s tribal and rural landscape.
Indian Health Service — Oklahoma City Area
📍 Statewide (multiple facilities)
The IHS Oklahoma City Area Office oversees health facilities serving Native Americans across Oklahoma. IHS provides cancer screening, referrals to specialty oncology through purchased/referred care, and connects patients with tribal social services. Native Americans in Oklahoma have higher rates of certain cancers and later-stage diagnoses — IHS is working to close that gap.
- Cancer screening and prevention
- Purchased/referred care for oncology
- Social services and behavioral health
- Facilities across the state
Who: Eligible Native Americans
Cost: Free for eligible individuals
Phone: 2-1-1
Oklahoma Native American Cancer Support Group
📍 Statewide (virtual and in-person)
A culturally specific support group for Native American cancer patients, survivors, and their families. Meetings incorporate traditional healing practices, storytelling, and spiritual support alongside peer connection. Virtual meetings make it accessible to rural tribal members.
- Culturally appropriate support groups
- Traditional healing integration
- Virtual and in-person options
- Family support
Who: Native American cancer patients, survivors, and families
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Health
📍 Clinton & El Reno (serves western Oklahoma)
Provides health care to tribal citizens and eligible Native Americans in western Oklahoma. Services include cancer screening, contract health for specialty referrals, social services, and transportation assistance. Western Oklahoma is one of the most isolated parts of the state for cancer care.
- Cancer screening and prevention
- Contract health for specialty oncology
- Social services and patient advocacy
- Transportation to medical appointments
Who: Cheyenne and Arapaho citizens and eligible Native Americans
Cost: Free for eligible tribal members
Phone: 2-1-1
Comanche Nation Health System
📍 Lawton
The Comanche Nation operates its own health facility in Lawton, providing cancer screening, primary care, referrals, and social services. Their purchased/referred care program covers specialty cancer treatment at outside facilities for eligible tribal members.
- Cancer screening and primary care
- Purchased/referred care for oncology
- Social services and case management
- Transportation assistance
Who: Comanche Nation citizens and eligible Native Americans
Cost: Free for eligible tribal members
Phone: 2-1-1
Seminole Nation Health Services
📍 Wewoka
Provides health care services to Seminole Nation citizens in central Oklahoma. Cancer screening, referrals to specialty care, and social services are available. Their community health representatives provide outreach and patient education in rural areas.
- Cancer screening and prevention
- Specialty care referrals
- Community health outreach
- Social services
Who: Seminole Nation citizens and eligible Native Americans
Cost: Free for eligible tribal members
Phone: 2-1-1
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences
📍 Tulsa (serves rural Oklahoma)
OSU’s rural health initiatives work to improve cancer care access in underserved Oklahoma communities. They train physicians for rural practice, run telemedicine programs, and conduct community health research focused on reducing cancer disparities in rural and tribal populations.
- Telemedicine and rural health outreach
- Community health education
- Rural physician training pipeline
- Cancer disparities research
Who: Rural Oklahoma communities
Cost: Varies by program
Phone: 2-1-1
Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service
📍 Statewide (every Oklahoma county)
The county extension system has an office in every Oklahoma county. Extension educators run health and nutrition programs, chronic disease workshops, and food preparation classes. In rural communities with no other health education resources, extension offices are often the only game in town.
- Nutrition and wellness education
- Chronic disease prevention programs
- Present in all 77 counties
- Free community workshops
Who: All Oklahoma residents, especially rural communities
Cost: Free or low-cost
Phone: 2-1-1
Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS)
📍 Statewide (county offices)
OKDHS administers SNAP food benefits, TANF cash assistance, and other safety-net programs. Cancer patients who have lost income during treatment may qualify for emergency benefits. County offices can also connect families with child care assistance and other support.
- SNAP food benefits
- TANF cash assistance
- Child care assistance
- Emergency aid programs
Who: Low-income Oklahoma families
Cost: Free (income-based eligibility)
Phone: 2-1-1
Angel Flight South Central
📍 Statewide (flights from rural OK)
Volunteer pilots provide free flights for patients who need to travel long distances for cancer treatment. Critical for rural Oklahoma patients who may be hours from the nearest oncologist. Flights are arranged based on volunteer availability and weather conditions.
- Free flights to treatment centers
- Volunteer pilot network
- Serves patients who cannot afford travel
Who: Patients needing long-distance travel for medical care
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
Corporate Angel Network
📍 National (serves Oklahoma patients)
Uses empty seats on corporate jets to transport cancer patients to treatment centers at no cost. Particularly valuable for Oklahoma patients traveling to NCI centers in Houston, Dallas, or Denver. Patients must be ambulatory and not require supplemental oxygen.
- Free flights on corporate aircraft
- No income requirements
- Patient must be ambulatory
Who: Cancer patients traveling to treatment
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
Joe’s House
📍 National (online tool)
Need affordable lodging near a treatment center? Joe’s House has a searchable database of hotels, hospitality houses, and discount programs near cancer facilities. Especially useful for rural Oklahoma patients who need to stay near OKC or Tulsa hospitals during treatment.
- Lodging search database
- Near treatment centers nationwide
- Hotels and hospitality houses
Who: Patients traveling for treatment
Cost: Free (search tool); lodging varies
Phone: 2-1-1
Camp Cavett
📍 Near Cookson (serves statewide)
A free summer camp for Oklahoma children with cancer and their siblings. Medically supervised, with activities including swimming, horseback riding, fishing, and arts and crafts. For many campers, this is the one week of the year where they get to be just a kid.
- Free week-long summer camp
- Medically supervised
- Sibling programs available
- Ages 6-17
Who: Oklahoma children with cancer and their siblings
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
St. Baldrick’s Foundation
📍 National (serves Oklahoma families)
Funds childhood cancer research and supports families through their network. Oklahoma families can apply for research grants at institutions treating their child and connect with St. Baldrick’s-supported programs.
- Childhood cancer research funding
- Family resources and connections
- Head-shaving fundraising events in Oklahoma
Who: Families of children with cancer
Cost: Free (family resources)
Phone: 2-1-1
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
📍 National (serves Oklahoma)
Provides information, support, and advocacy for families of children with cancer. Their online community connects parents across Oklahoma and the country, and their educational resources help families understand their child’s diagnosis and treatment options.
- Family support and education
- Online community for parents
- Advocacy for childhood cancer funding
Who: Families of children with cancer
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
The SAMFund
📍 National
Young adult cancer survivors (17-39) face a unique challenge — treatment disrupted education, careers, and financial stability. The SAMFund provides grants and scholarships to help young Oklahomans rebuild after cancer.
- Living expense grants
- Education scholarships
- Career development support
Who: Young adult cancer survivors ages 17-39
Cost: Free (grants)
Phone: 2-1-1
Oklahoma Caregiver Resource Center
📍 Statewide
Oklahoma’s state-supported resource for family caregivers. They provide information, support group referrals, respite care assistance, and help navigating the caregiver role. Cancer caregivers can access training, stress management resources, and connections to local services.
- Caregiver support and education
- Respite care referrals
- Stress management resources
- Local service connections
Who: Family caregivers across Oklahoma
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
AARP Oklahoma — Caregiving Resources
📍 Statewide
AARP provides caregiving resources, support, and advocacy specific to Oklahoma. Their caregiving helpline, local events, and online tools help family caregivers manage the physical, emotional, and financial demands of caring for someone with cancer.
- Caregiving helpline and support
- Local caregiver events and workshops
- Online caregiving tools and guides
- Advocacy for caregiver support legislation
Who: Family caregivers (any age, despite the name)
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
NeedyMeds
📍 National (serves Oklahoma patients)
A free database of patient assistance programs, including drug manufacturer programs, copay cards, and state-specific aid. Enter your medications and NeedyMeds will show you every available discount or free program. Their drug discount card saves an average of 80% on generics.
- Drug manufacturer assistance program database
- Free drug discount card
- State and local assistance program listings
Who: Anyone who needs help paying for medications
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
RxAssist
📍 National (online tool)
An online database that helps you find prescription assistance programs. Search by drug name to find manufacturer programs, state programs, and other resources that can help cover the cost of cancer medications.
- Searchable drug assistance database
- Manufacturer patient assistance programs
- State and federal program listings
Who: Anyone who needs help paying for prescriptions
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
Imerman Angels
📍 National (phone and online)
Free one-on-one peer support matching. Tell them your cancer type, age, and stage, and they match you with someone who has been through the same thing. Invaluable for Oklahoma patients in rural areas who may not have a local support group.
- One-on-one peer matching by cancer type
- Support for patients, caregivers, and loved ones
- Phone and video connections
Who: Cancer patients, survivors, caregivers
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
Stupid Cancer
📍 National (virtual programs)
The name is the point — cancer is stupid, especially when you are young. Stupid Cancer serves adolescents and young adults (ages 15-39) with online support groups, a peer navigation program, an annual conference, and a podcast. Their vibe is more real talk than clinical talk.
- Online support groups for young adults
- Peer navigation program
- Annual CancerCon conference
- Podcasts and social media community
Who: Adolescents and young adults with cancer (15-39)
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
LIVESTRONG Foundation
📍 National (phone and online)
Provides free navigation services for cancer patients, including help with insurance, financial assistance, clinical trial matching, and fertility preservation referrals. Their navigators can help Oklahoma patients find state-specific and local resources.
- Free cancer navigation services
- Financial and insurance help
- Fertility preservation guidance
- Phone: 855-220-7777
Who: Cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers
Cost: Free
Phone: 855-220-7777
Family Reach Foundation
📍 National (serves Oklahoma families)
Provides direct financial assistance for cancer patients — covering rent, mortgage, utilities, car payments, and insurance premiums. Their financial planning program, in partnership with financial planners, creates personalized plans to help families survive the financial impact of cancer.
- Direct grants for household expenses
- Free financial planning with certified planners
- Resource navigation
Who: Cancer patients and families facing financial hardship
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
The Pink Fund
📍 National (serves Oklahoma patients)
Provides 90 days of non-medical financial assistance for breast cancer patients in active treatment — covering health insurance premiums, housing, car payments, and utilities. Applications are open to patients who have had to stop working or reduce hours due to treatment.
- 90-day bill payment program
- Housing, car, and insurance payments
- Must be in active treatment
Who: Breast cancer patients in active treatment with reduced income
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
Stephen Ministries (Oklahoma Congregations)
📍 Various Oklahoma churches
Many Oklahoma churches train volunteers through Stephen Ministry to provide ongoing, one-on-one emotional and spiritual support. If you want a consistent, compassionate listener during cancer, ask your local congregation about Stephen Ministry.
- One-on-one spiritual support
- Trained lay caregivers
- Confidential and long-term
Who: Anyone going through a difficult time
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative (OU)
📍 Statewide (OU-based, serves seniors)
The majority of cancer diagnoses occur in people over 60. OU’s Healthy Aging Initiative provides health education, screening programs, and wellness resources for older Oklahomans — particularly in rural and underserved areas where access is limited.
- Health screening and education events
- Wellness programs for seniors
- Rural outreach
Who: Older adults across Oklahoma
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
Oklahoma CARES (Colorectal Cancer Prevention)
📍 Statewide
Oklahoma has high colorectal cancer mortality rates. The Oklahoma CARES program provides free colorectal cancer screening for uninsured and underinsured adults. If cancer is found, they help connect patients with treatment resources and financial assistance.
- Free colonoscopy screening
- Follow-up diagnostic services
- Treatment referrals and financial assistance
Who: Uninsured and underinsured Oklahoma adults ages 45-64
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
Oklahoma Breast Care Center
📍 Oklahoma City
Specializes in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment with a focus on patient navigation and emotional support. Their team helps newly diagnosed patients understand their options, connect with support resources, and manage the emotional impact of diagnosis.
- Breast cancer patient navigation
- Emotional support and counseling referrals
- Treatment coordination
Who: Breast cancer patients
Cost: Free (support services)
Phone: 2-1-1
Prostate Cancer Foundation — Oklahoma Resources
📍 National (serves Oklahoma patients)
The PCF provides education, support, and resources for prostate cancer patients. Their website offers treatment decision tools, support group finders, and connections to clinical trials. Oklahoma men in rural areas can access virtual support programs.
- Treatment decision support tools
- Support group finder
- Clinical trial matching
- Patient education resources
Who: Prostate cancer patients and families
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
Lung Cancer Alliance / GO2 for Lung Cancer
📍 National (serves Oklahoma patients)
Oklahoma has some of the highest lung cancer rates in the country. GO2 provides lung cancer-specific support including a helpline, peer matching, screening information, and stigma-free community. They fight the “you deserved it” stigma that keeps many lung cancer patients from seeking support.
- Lung cancer helpline: 1-800-298-2436
- Peer-to-peer matching
- Screening center locator
- Stigma-free support community
Who: Lung cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers
Cost: Free
Phone: 1-800-298-2436
Oklahoma Insurance Department — Consumer Assistance
📍 Statewide
If your insurer is denying cancer treatment claims or you need help understanding your coverage, the Oklahoma Insurance Department’s consumer assistance division can help. They investigate complaints, explain your rights, and assist with appeals.
- Insurance complaint investigation
- Coverage rights explanation
- Help with denial appeals
- Phone: 1-800-522-0071
Who: Oklahoma residents with insurance issues
Cost: Free
Phone: 1-800-522-0071
Ponca City Medical Center — Cancer Support
📍 Ponca City (north-central Oklahoma)
Provides cancer treatment and support services for patients in north-central Oklahoma. Patient navigators and social workers help patients connect with resources and coordinate referrals to larger cancer centers when needed.
- Cancer treatment and patient navigation
- Social work services
- Referral coordination
Who: Cancer patients in north-central Oklahoma
Cost: Free (support services)
Phone: 2-1-1
Osage Nation Health Services
📍 Pawhuska
Provides health services to Osage Nation citizens including cancer screening, specialty referrals, and social services. Their contract health program covers specialty oncology care at outside facilities when needed.
- Cancer screening and prevention
- Specialty care referrals
- Social services and case management
- Transportation assistance
Who: Osage Nation citizens and eligible Native Americans
Cost: Free for eligible tribal members
Phone: 2-1-1
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
📍 Oklahoma City (serves central/western OK)
Emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, and food regardless of religion. Their case managers work with cancer patients to create stability plans and connect them with additional community resources.
- Emergency rent and utility payments
- Food assistance
- Case management
- Community resource referrals
Who: Anyone in financial crisis (any religion)
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
Stillwater Medical Center — Cancer Services
📍 Stillwater
Serves cancer patients in the Stillwater and north-central Oklahoma area with oncology treatment, patient navigation, and support services. Their team helps patients who need to be referred to larger cancer centers navigate the process.
- Cancer treatment and patient navigation
- Social work services
- Support groups
- Referral coordination to OKC/Tulsa
Who: Cancer patients in north-central Oklahoma
Cost: Free (support services)
Phone: 2-1-1
Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs
📍 Statewide
The state veterans affairs office helps Oklahoma veterans access federal VA benefits including cancer care, disability compensation, and pension. Their claims officers at county offices across the state help veterans navigate the often-complex benefits system.
- VA benefits claims assistance
- Disability compensation help
- Veterans centers across the state
- Connection to VA health care
Who: Oklahoma veterans and their families
Cost: Free
Phone: 2-1-1
Oklahoma Palliative Care Resource Center
📍 Statewide
Palliative care is not the same as hospice — it is specialized medical care focused on quality of life during cancer treatment at any stage. This resource center helps Oklahoma patients and providers find palliative care programs, understand what palliative care offers, and advocate for their comfort during treatment.
- Palliative care program directory
- Patient and family education
- Provider training resources
Who: Cancer patients at any stage of treatment
Cost: Free (resource center); palliative care costs vary by insurance
Phone: 2-1-1
Oklahoma Hospice Association
📍 Statewide
For patients transitioning from active cancer treatment, hospice provides comfort-focused care wherever the patient calls home. The Oklahoma Hospice Association helps families find accredited hospice providers across the state, including in rural areas.
- Hospice provider directory
- Patient and family education about hospice
- Advocacy for hospice access
Who: Patients with advanced illness and their families
Cost: Covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurance
Phone: 2-1-1
Community Action Agencies of Oklahoma
📍 Statewide (local offices)
Oklahoma has a network of community action agencies in every region that provide utility assistance (LIHEAP), weatherization, emergency aid, and other support. During cancer treatment, these agencies can help cover utility bills, provide transportation, and connect patients with local resources.
- LIHEAP utility assistance
- Emergency financial aid
- Weatherization and housing
- Local resource connections
Who: Low-income Oklahoma households
Cost: Free (income-based eligibility)
Phone: 2-1-1
Oklahoma Complete Health (SoonerCare Managed Care)
📍 Statewide
If you are enrolled in SoonerCare through a managed care plan, your plan may offer care coordination, case management, and extra benefits for cancer patients — including transportation to appointments, telehealth, and wellness programs. Call the number on your SoonerCare card to learn about available cancer support.
- Care coordination and case management
- Transportation assistance
- Telehealth access
- Extra benefits for chronic conditions
Who: SoonerCare managed care members
Cost: Free for SoonerCare members
Phone: 2-1-1
Neighboring State Resources
Oklahoma borders six states. Depending on where you live, cancer resources in a neighboring state may be closer or better suited to your needs.
Texas Cancer Resources
📍 Southern Oklahoma border
Patients in southern Oklahoma — particularly near Durant, Ardmore, or the Red River border — may find that cancer centers in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex are closer than Oklahoma City. UT Southwestern and Baylor Scott & White are major NCI-designated or comprehensive cancer centers just across the border. Denison and Sherman, TX also have cancer services accessible to southern OK residents.
Kansas Cancer Resources
📍 Northern Oklahoma border
Patients in Oklahoma’s panhandle or north-central border region may be closer to Wichita, Kansas, where Via Christi and Wesley Medical Center offer cancer services. The University of Kansas Cancer Center in Kansas City is the nearest NCI-designated center for some northeastern Oklahoma patients. Kansas also has its own financial assistance programs.
Arkansas Cancer Resources
📍 Eastern Oklahoma border
Eastern Oklahoma patients — especially near Fort Smith, Poteau, or the Arkansas border — may find that Highlands Oncology in northwest Arkansas or UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute in Little Rock are accessible options. Arkansas also has rural health programs that may serve border-area patients.
Missouri Cancer Resources
📍 Northeastern Oklahoma border
Patients in Oklahoma’s far northeast corner (near Miami, Vinita, or Grove) may find cancer resources in Joplin or Springfield, Missouri, to be accessible. Missouri also has its own statewide cancer programs and financial assistance resources that may serve border-area patients.
Not Sure Where to Start?
If you are overwhelmed and do not know which resource to call first, try one of these:
- American Cancer Society Helpline: 1-800-227-2345 (24/7, speaks multiple languages)
- Oklahoma 2-1-1: Dial 2-1-1 from any phone for local resource connections
- CancerCare: 800-813-4673 (free counseling with oncology social workers)
- Your hospital’s social worker: Ask at your next appointment — they know local resources better than anyone
- Stephenson Cancer Center: 405-271-1112 (Oklahoma’s NCI-designated cancer center)
You do not have to figure this out alone. Every organization on this list exists because someone wanted to help people like you.