Identify and select evidence-based innovations and tools to increase quality screening
in a range of settings and populations.
2023 Lead Time Messaging Guidebook
Our newest resource is intended to provide you with information and tools to motivate individuals at average and heightened risk for CRC to discuss screening prior to the recommended screening age.
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Webcast
The 2024 ACS NCCRT’s Annual National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Webcast was held on Wednesday, March 13 from 12-1 PM ET. View the recording that celebrates national achievements and hear the latest state of the field updates that inform our work.
2024 80% in Every Community National Achievement Awardees Announced
The ACS NCCRT is pleased to announce the winners of 2024 National Achievement Awards! The Awards program is designed to recognize individuals and organizations who are dedicating their time, talent and expertise to advancing needed initiatives that support the shared goal to colorectal cancer screening rates of 80% and higher in communities across the nation
Dr. Gloria Coronado Selected as Vice-Chair Elect of the ACS NCCRT
Dr. Coronado has previously served the ACS NCCRT in multiple roles, including as a steering committee member and a strategic priority team co-chair.
America’s leading voice on colorectal cancer control
The ACS NCCRT is an inclusive accessible organization dedicated to successfully convening and engaging public, private, and civic organizations and individuals committed to colorectal cancer prevention and early detection.
Our Mission
Dedicated to reducing the incidence of and mortality from colorectal cancer in the U.S., through coordinated leadership, strategic planning, and advocacy. The ultimate goal of the ACS NCCRT is to increase the use of proven colorectal cancer screening tests among the entire population for whom screening is appropriate. Get to know our members.
80% In Every Community
Because everyone deserves to live a life free from colorectal cancer.
Over 1800 organizations have committed to work toward the goal of 80% of eligible adults being regularly screened for colorectal cancer. Our shared efforts are working. Community health clinics, health plans, employers, counties, and others are achieving 80% screening rates and higher.
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Events & Webinars
Watch this space for timely and relevant events and webinars related to emerging issues in colorectal cancer prevention, screening, and control.
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Blue Star Conversation: May 29, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 PM ET on Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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2024 National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Webcast
The 2024 National Webcast celebrated national achievements and to hear the latest state of the field updates that inform the ACS NCCRT's work.
NEW!
Blue Star Conversation: February 21, 2024
2:00 - 3:00 PM ET on Wednesday, February 21, 2024
By the Numbers
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. when men and women are combined,1 but it doesn’t have to be. Few preventive interventions are as reliably effective in reducing avoidable death as screening for colorectal cancer.
152,810
Estimated adults diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2024
53,010
Estimated deaths from colorectal cancer in 2024
>1 in 3
Adults ages 45+ not screened as recommended
1.54M
Men & women alive in the US with a history of colorectal cancer
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Updates on emerging Colorectal Cancer (CRC) news and our goal of 80% screening in every community.
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