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Stephenson Cancer Center announced the renewal of its National Cancer Institute-designation. Stephenson is one of only 71 NCI-designated centers nationwide, representing the top 2% of cancer centers in the United States.
Left to right: Thomas Larson, TSET director of information and outreach; Julie Bisbee, TSET executive director; Joseph Harroz, Jr, president of the University of Oklahoma
Studies show patients who receive care at an NCI-designated center have a better chance of survival by up to 25%. In Oklahoma, where 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women receive a cancer diagnosis, Stephenson is a lifeline for patients and their families.
The TSET Phase 1 Program at Stephenson provides access to the newest investigational drugs to patients throughout the state, many with the most complex cases. One in 5 patients at Stephenson is enrolled in a clinical trial.
 William Poole, patient of the TSET Phase 1 Program, shares his story.
"Cutting-edge clinical trials like the ones at the TSET Phase I Program can provide hope in the most difficult cases," said Julie Bisbee. "It’s important to remember that, for every statistic quoted, there is a patient, and a family, whose lives are improved because of the care they receive.”
The renewal was celebrated at an event that gathered congressional, state and university leaders. Speakers included OU president Joseph Harroz, Jr., Congresswoman Stephanie Bice, Congressman Tom Cole, state Senator Roger Thompson, president of OU Health Dr. Richard Lofgren and Dr. Robert Mannel, director of Stephenson Cancer Center.
Read more HERE.
Collaboration and partnership are core values at TSET. We have sponsorships available to support trainings and conferences that advance TSET's mission to improve the health of Oklahomans.
Funding is on a first come, first served basis - so apply today!
Learn more about sponsorships HERE.
Perspective: Julie Bisbee in the Journal Record
Oklahoma, with its wide-open spaces and sprawling communities, is one of the most car-centric states in the nation. However, we know that active transportation can help improve health, decrease costs and encourage business.
Learn about how the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and other entities are working to develop active transportation infrastructure in our state.
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Episode 38 of the TSET Healthy Living Podcast explores different ways Oklahomans can get active. Guests include Shelby Templin, active transportation coordinator at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Meghan Johnson, cross-country coach in Webbers Falls, and Jasmine Spivey, instructor at Barre3.
"My number one advice is to always do what you enjoy," said Spivey. "If you don't enjoy cardio, maybe try strength. If you don't enjoy strength, maybe try walking. There's something for everyone and there's always a great place to start."
Available on TSET's website and everywhere podcasts are listened to: Spotify, TuneIn, Stitcher, PodBean, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts.
TSET is staffed by a dedicated and passionate group of people. This month, we would like to introduce Ryan Hayden-Young.
Hayden-Young is a TSET Health Communications Consultant. Ryan has more than 10 years of professional marketing and communications experience, primarily with law firms in Oklahoma City.
Prior to joining TSET, he worked in marketing across the country to help people run for public office. In that role, he spearheaded national marketing strategies and focused heavily on client retention and success. He also participated with New Leaders Council, a national leadership fellowship.
Hayden-Young has a master’s degree in public administration from Bellevue University and an undergraduate degree in communication and leadership from the University of Central Oklahoma.
Read about the rest of the team HERE.
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