ABOUT THE
OKLAHOMA LUNG CANCER ROUNDTABLE
ABOUT THE
OKLAHOMA LUNG CANCER ROUNDTABLE
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National Lung Cancer Screening Day is November 8th!
OKLAHOMA LUNG CANCER ROUNDTABLE
THE PURPOSE
THE PURPOSE
Our purpose is to bring together key partners from across the state of Oklahoma to work together to make a difference in lung cancer outcomes.
Our purpose is to bring together key partners from across the state of Oklahoma to work together to make a difference in lung cancer outcomes.
THE STRUCTURE
THE STRUCTURE
The Oklahoma Hospital Association is the convener. The Leadership Team meets monthly to help guide the structure and the strategic decisions. The Roundtable members will be inclusive of state partners who can actively participate in the implementation of strategies identified by the workgroup and leadership. The Roundtable meets quarterly (alternating between in-person and zoom). The workgroups meet every other month to carry out the Roundtable's work.
The Oklahoma Hospital Association is the convener. The Leadership Team meets monthly to help guide the structure and the strategic decisions. The Roundtable members will be inclusive of state partners who can actively participate in the implementation of strategies identified by the workgroup and leadership. The Roundtable meets quarterly (alternating between in-person and zoom). The workgroups meet every other month to carry out the Roundtable's work.
THE BURDEN
THE BURDEN
It’s estimated that 3,230 Oklahomans will be diagnosed with lung cancer in 2024.
It’s estimated that 3,230 Oklahomans will be diagnosed with lung cancer in 2024.
And 2,070 will die from lung cancer.
And 2,070 will die from lung cancer.
#1
#1
More people die of lung cancer than any other cancer in Oklahoma, across all races and ethnicities
8+
8+
Oklahomans are diagnosed with lung cancer each day
5+
5+
Oklahomans die from lung cancer each day
59
59
59 of Oklahoma's 77 counties are considered rural
3rd
3rd
Lung cancer is the 3rd most commonly diagnosed cancer across all races and ethnicities (except Hispanic, which is 4th)
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