Oklahoma Related Information

When he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in January 2009, Clement Ward had been a professor of agricultural economics at Oklahoma State University for 3 decades. Given his background, it was only natural that the economist would look closely at the test results and chart his own numbers.

Amy Akins, Director of Estate and Gift Planning for the American Cancer Society covering Oklahoma.

Colon cancer survivor Jermyn Williams is taking control of his health and his life. He’s cut out fast food, sugary drinks, and alcohol, and is eating more vegetables, cooking more meals at home, and drinking more water.

Kervin Gossen’s wife, Rhonda, nagged him for 5 years before he talked to a doctor about colon cancer screening.

Find research and health professional training grants by state on American Cancer Society’s (ACS) website.

Biography of Deidre Bacala, Sr. Major Gifts Campaign Director, at the American Cancer Society.

The American Cancer Society's local resources, programs, and events help those going through cancer in Oklahoma.

When Brazil hosts the Paralympic Games in 2016, J. Dee Marinko wants to be among the competitors. Marinko has been playing for the US Sitting Volleyball team since he lost his foot to cancer in 2009.