Proclamation

Governor Kevin Stitt has issued a proclamation declaring November 2025 as Lung Cancer Awareness Month in Oklahoma, recognizing the ongoing toll of the disease and the importance of early detection, prevention, and access to care.

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Oklahoma and in the United States, claiming more lives each year than breast, prostate, and colon cancers combined. In Oklahoma, only 9.0% of people at high risk for lung cancer receive a preventive lung scan, ranking the state 50th in the nation. Yet research shows that early detection can reduce lung cancer deaths by up to 20%, saving countless lives through timely diagnosis and treatment.

As part of this effort, Oklahomans are encouraged to take part in National Lung Cancer Screening Day on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Each year, on the second Saturday of November, facilities across the country open their doors to offer low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) lung cancer screening to the public. National Lung Cancer Screening Day was created to make screening more convenient for working adults by offering weekend access and expanding opportunities for those who might otherwise delay or forgo screening.

Oklahoman’s can visit www.oklungcancerroundtable.org to learn more about lung cancer screening, find participating hospitals across Oklahoma, and check if they qualify for a screening.

Throughout November, statewide partners including the Oklahoma Lung Cancer Roundtable, Oklahoma Comprehensive Cancer Network, Oklahoma Hospital Association, American Lung Association, American Cancer Society, and Stephenson Cancer Center, will share resources to promote lung cancer prevention, early detection, and tobacco cessation.