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Navigating the Financial Reality of Cancer Treatment

A cancer diagnosis does not arrive alone. It brings with it a cascade of bills from providers most patients have…

Proton Therapy vs. Traditional Radiation: A Plain-Language Guide for Patients

When a radiation oncologist recommends radiation therapy, many patients assume there is only one kind. In fact, radiation has evolved…

20 Questions to Ask Your Oncologist at Your First Appointment

A first oncology appointment is one of the most information-dense, and emotionally intense, experiences a person can have. Preparing a…

Charity Partners

Organizations doing extraordinary work for people facing cancer in Oklahoma and beyond.

Project31

Project31 is a breast cancer community built by and for survivors, with a mission to embrace, educate, and empower women and families affected by breast cancer to live fully restored lives. Through support groups, a podcast, and a YouTube channel, they walk alongside survivors facing the emotional and spiritual weight of breast cancer, not just the physical recovery.

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Tenaciously Teal

Tenaciously Teal is an Oklahoma City based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that seeks to inspire hope by providing love, community, empowerment, and resources to cancer fighters and their families. Their programs include care packs, gas and grocery card assistance, Brave Shave parties, and empowerment photo shoots, serving men, women, and children facing any type of cancer.

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In the Middle of a Miracle

In the Middle of a Miracle is a nonprofit whose mission is to love and serve children battling pediatric cancer in Oklahoma, supporting them in the middle of their own miracle. With a special focus on teenagers, they run hospital programs at Oklahoma Children's Hospital and engage high school and college volunteers through a teen board and campus partnerships.

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Proton Pals Foundation

Proton Pals Foundation supports cancer patients receiving proton therapy in Oklahoma, offering practical help such as gas cards, hotel accommodations, and meal cards alongside peer encouragement. Founded by former patients, the organization exists so that no one going through treatment ever feels alone in their fight.

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Oklahoma Project Woman

Oklahoma Project Woman is dedicated to providing access to breast health care that facilitates the early diagnosis of breast cancer and decreases the mortality rate for uninsured Oklahomans with limited financial resources. Through a statewide voucher program, clients receive mammograms, diagnostic procedures, and surgical services at no cost to them.

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