About Stephenson Cancer Center

More than a physical disease or medical condition, cancer creates a unique impact on the whole person. In addition to direct physical effects, cancer brings a range of mental, emotional and spiritual challenges no one should face alone. You and your family need a resource for supportive and compassionate care combined with a comprehensive, personalized and holistic approach. That’s what you’ll find at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center in Oklahoma City. And because you can stay close to home, your social network of family, friends and others also surround you with an important layer of care and support.

Oklahoma's Comprehensive Resource for Cancer Care

When you choose Stephenson Cancer Center, you become part of the largest and most comprehensive oncology practice in Oklahoma. As the state's only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Center, Stephenson also ranks in the top 10 among all cancer centers in the nation for the number of people participating in NCI-sponsored clinical trials. That means scientific breakthroughs are incorporated more readily for treatment options that may bring benefits.

Expert, Team-Based Cancer Programs & Services

Find all the cancer-related services and programs you need, centralized at Stephenson Cancer Center for greater ease and convenience. You gain access to the latest treatments for all types of cancer, as well as personal attention to assist you on your journey, pharmacy services, supportive care and amenities to serve you and your loved ones.

You partner with a Stephenson Cancer Center multidisciplinary team focused on your care. That means many cancer experts work together throughout your course of treatment to ensure you receive the full range of high-quality care at every point.

Extensive Cancer Research Programs

Dedicated cancer research programs at Stephenson Cancer Center support 135 investigators who study basic, clinical and behavioral sciences related to cancer care. Researchers committed to improved patient outcomes also help reduce the impact of cancer in Oklahoma and across the nation.

Clinical Trials for Advanced Treatment

As you and your doctor review your specific treatment plan, you may want to explore ways to participate in our nationally recognized clinical trials research. If you're eligible, you gain access to new cancer treatments, medications and therapies not yet available to the general public. Through participation in the Oklahoma TSET Phase 1 Program, you may be selected for a trial that offers early-stage investigational drugs.

Stephenson Cancer Center in Your Community

Through a wide range of community outreach activities, Stephenson Cancer Center helps raise awareness of the disease and improve your access to screenings and treatments that can greatly improve your health.

You’ll find educational, skill-building and career enhancement programs available in or near your community that support our commitment to reducing the adverse effects of cancer in Oklahoma and its significant impact on underserved populations in the state while also training the next generation of cancer researchers and health professionals.