Local Attorney Named Chair of Cancer Advocacy Group

Jones to Chair Leadership Committee in Oklahoma (OKLAHOMA CITY) – March 3, 2010 – Bernard M. Jones, dean of admissions at Oklahoma City University School of Law, was recently named chair of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Leadership Committee for Oklahoma.   “Advocacy has played a significant role in today’s declining [...]

Oklahoma Health Plans and American Cancer Society Accept Colon Cancer Screening Coverage Challenge

(OKLAHOMA CITY)- March 2, 2010 -The Oklahoma Association of Health Plans (OAHP) announced today at a joint news conference with the American Cancer Society (Society) that they are joining forces in an effort to fight colon cancer, by educating Oklahoma citizens that colon cancer screenings should be a priority and are a covered benefit for [...]

Feb. 26 Deadline: Send Flowers This Spring to Save Lives

We all know fresh flowers can brighten someone’s day – but did you know sending daffodils can help save lives? You can help save lives by giving daffodils this spring through the American Cancer Society Daffodil Days® program. As the first flower of spring, the daffodil is the American Cancer Society’s symbol of hope for [...]

American Cancer Society Announces Completion of Funding for Construction of Hope Lodge Lubbock

Yesterday, the American Cancer Society announced it has secured the funds needed to complete construction of Hope Lodge Lubbock. The Society has raised $11 million of the $15 million capital campaign.    “Thanks to the generosity of hundreds of individuals, foundations, corporations, and many of Lubbock’s medical institutions and providers, we are now less than a [...]

American Cancer Society Recognizes Media Award Winners

           The American Cancer Society, High Plains Division, Inc., recognized winners at its annual media awards program for excellence in cancer journalism on Nov. 11, according to vice-president of the Division Communications Department, Jackie Bayly-Bryant. The virtual awards ceremony took place at the University of Texas, Austin campus and was streamed live for viewers. The [...]