National CRC Screening Summit

Davis

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The Colorectal Cancer Care Initiative (CRCCI), led by Fight CRC alongside survivors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and industry leaders, aims to improve colorectal cancer (CRC) outcomes through data-driven strategies. CRC is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., with significant disparities across racial, ethnic, and geographic lines. Early screening and timely treatment are critical for improving survival rates.<br /><br />CRCCI sets ambitious targets: achieving 80% screening rates for average-risk patients and ensuring 80% of patients with abnormal non-invasive screening tests receive follow-up colonoscopies within 90 days. To reach these goals, the initiative advocates for patient navigation programs and cost-free colonoscopy follow-ups.<br /><br />In diagnosis and treatment, CRCCI aims for 80% of CRC patients to receive biomarker testing and germline genetic testing at diagnosis, with 80% initiating treatment within six weeks. Strategies include fast-track referral systems and expanded biomarker testing coverage to reduce care disparities and enable personalized treatments.<br /><br />The initiative leverages extensive real-world data analyses. Epic reviewed 1.4 million first-time screenings highlighting increased use of non-invasive tests; Freenome analyzed 8.1 billion claims to identify screening disparities; and Komodo Health uncovered delays in diagnosis and treatment, especially during transitions from stool-based tests to colonoscopy.<br /><br />CRCCI encourages stakeholders to endorse its goals, integrate recommended strategies into clinical practice, and share success stories to advance CRC screening, diagnosis, and treatment. Supporting resources such as a partner toolkit, a comprehensive 2024 report, an executive summary, and an AI-generated podcast are available to aid advocacy and implementation efforts.<br /><br />Fight CRC maintains content independence despite industry sponsorships to ensure patient-centered, evidence-based recommendations. For more information or to show support, stakeholders can contact the advocacy team or visit /CRCCI.

Keywords

Colorectal Cancer Care Initiative

CRC screening

patient navigation programs

biomarker testing

germline genetic testing

non-invasive screening tests

colonoscopy follow-up

real-world data analysis

healthcare disparities

personalized cancer treatment