Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma represents something uncommon in American healthcare: three community hospitals that set aside institutional competition to create a shared regional cancer program. Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton, Duncan Regional Hospital in Duncan, and Jackson County Memorial Hospital in Altus combined resources, expertise, and capital to build a cancer care network that serves patients across a geographic footprint larger than some states. The result is a physician-led, multi-site cancer center that delivers comprehensive oncology services locally while maintaining the clinical standards, technology, and research participation typically found in metropolitan academic centers.
The program operates under a board that includes leadership from all three founding hospital systems, ensuring alignment across the network while maintaining local accountability. This governance structure has created remarkable stability; decisions are made collaboratively with input from clinical and operational leaders who understand community oncology.
Each CCSWOK location was designed to deliver consistent services, technology, and clinical standards. Patients receive the same quality of care whether they live in Lawton, Duncan, Altus, or Chickasha. This consistency allows physicians to rotate between sites on a predictable schedule while maintaining seamless patient care.
The program offers comprehensive cancer treatment services designed to keep care local whenever clinically appropriate. Patients who would previously have traveled three hours to Oklahoma City or further to Dallas can now receive most treatments within their own community.
CCSWOK extends its mission beyond treatment to include community education and cancer prevention. The program offers free cancer screenings throughout the year, bringing early detection to populations that might otherwise delay care due to cost or access barriers. This commitment to prevention reflects the program's community-oriented values.
Beyond clinical treatment, the program provides resources that address the full cancer experience. The Hope and Healing Support Group meets weekly in Lawton, offering patients and families a space to discuss the physical and emotional aspects of cancer. Topics include appearance, nutrition, exercise, stress management, and spirituality. A patient-facing treatment app allows families to follow care plans and stay informed throughout the treatment journey.
The program's 340B designation significantly reduces drug acquisition costs, allowing CCSWOK to maintain financial stability while keeping care accessible. On-site pharmacy coordination with hospital-based compounding ensures seamless drug access across all locations. The MOSAIQ oncology EMR integrates chemotherapy ordering, radiation, pharmacy, and research tracking into a unified platform that interfaces with hospital systems for labs, imaging, and pathology.
The program's founding principle remains its operating philosophy: bring high-quality cancer care to Southwest Oklahoma so patients can receive treatment close to home, surrounded by family and community support. This mission translates into practical decisions about staffing, technology investment, research participation, and physician recruitment. When you join CCSWOK, you become part of an organization that measures success by patient outcomes and community impact rather than purely financial metrics.
You will practice in facilities built specifically for cancer care, supported by experienced teams, modern technology, and leadership that understands what physicians need to deliver excellent care over a sustainable career.