Oklahoma Central Cancer Registry (OCCR)

The Oklahoma Central Cancer Registry (OCCR) is the central database of information on all cancers diagnosed or treated in Oklahoma since January 1, 1997. Federal Public Law 102-515, Oklahoma Statute 63 OS 1-551, and Chapter 567 OSBDH Rules and Regulations require all healthcare and health service providers to report specific information on every cancer case.

The statewide registry is a surveillance system enabling researchers, policymakers, and consumers to obtain cancer incidence and mortality data. In addition, the information allows both private and public health agencies to study cancer trends and develop cancer prevention and/or control programs based on data.

The OCCR was awarded Gold Certification from the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR) and was named a CDC NPCR Registry of Distinction. These honors are based on achieving the highest standards for quality, completeness and timeliness of data collected for 1997-2021.

OK2SHARE - The purpose of the interactive Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) OK2SHARE Service databases is to support the information needs of the Oklahoma State Department of Health and other users such as health officials, educators, and students in improving service delivery, evaluating health care systems, and monitoring the health of the people of Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Cancer Burden Report - 2017 - Understanding the cancer burden in Oklahoma is vital for a variety of reasons, including: to report cancer trends in the state; to educate the public; to provide information for planning and evaluation of cancer prevention and control activities throughout the state; and to demonstrate the importance of collecting population-based surveillance data.