Welcome to the latest edition of CRC News, the American Cancer Society National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (ACS NCCRT) newsletter for ACS NCCRT members and partners working together to save more lives from colorectal cancer (CRC). 

Save the Date for the 2026 ACS NCCRT Annual Meeting

Join Us in San Antonio for Our 30th Annual Meeting

We hope you will save the date to join us for the 2026 ACS NCCRT Annual Meeting, taking place November 18–20 in San Antonio, TX.

This year’s theme, “30 Years of Impact: Charting the Next Chapter in Colorectal Cancer”, celebrates the Roundtable’s significant contributions over the past three decades while recognizing the important work that still lies ahead.

Additional details, including the venue, agenda, registration information, and hotel block link, will be shared in this newsletter and on the event webpage in the coming months. In the meantime, please mark your calendars!

2026 Annual Notice for ACS Roundtable Rules for Engagement

The Rules for Engagement Are Shared Annually or When Amended During the Year

As an annual courtesy to our members, the ACS NCCRT would like to share the Rules for Engagement of the ACS Roundtables. The Rules for Engagement clarify the expectations for participation by members of an ACS National Roundtable, including organizational, corporate, affiliate, and invited individual members, and all individuals acting as representatives of an organizational, affiliate, or corporate member. Members are expected to respect and comply with these Rules and other applicable ACS policies and observe high standards of conduct. If you have any questions, please reach out to nc***@****er.org.

ICYMI: Updated ACS CRC Screening Guidelines & Webinar

Join Us on June 10 to Learn More About the Updated Guideline

On May 27th, the ACS released updated CRC screening guidelines, now published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. This update reinforces that expanding access to a range of screening options can improve participation in CRC screening and ultimately save lives. While the recommended starting age for average-risk individuals remains at 45, the most significant change is the addition of a blood-based screening test available in a doctor’s office, alongside one updated and one new at-home stool-based testing option. To help you better understand these important changes, we invite you to join us for a special webinar on Wednesday, June 10, from 3-4pm ET titled, ”Inside the New American Cancer Society Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines“, featuring Senior Vice President of Cancer Screening at the ACS and ACS NCCRT Senior Scientific Advisor, Robert Smith, PhD, and ACS NCCRT Vice-Chair, Gloria Coronado, PhD.

Engagement Opportunity: Patient Navigation Learning Collaborative

Promising Practices Supporting the Sustainability of Patient Navigation

The ACS National Navigation Roundtable (ACS NNRT) and the Leadership in Oncology Navigation (LION™) team have developed a Patient Navigation Sustainability Learning Collaborative which is a structured professional education program that supports participants in strengthening the standardization, effectiveness, and long-term sustainability for high-quality patient navigation programs.

Sessions begin September 10, 2026 and will convene the 2nd Thursday of each month at 1pm ET through February 2027.

Only twenty cancer centers with two people from each center will be able to participate, chosen to represent diverse geographies, program sizes, and populations served. Applications are being accepted through July 15, 2026.

Member Update: Colorectal Cancer Alliance and Partners Launch Clinical Trials Platform

The ACS NCCRT Member Hopes to Bring More Effective Therapies to Patients Faster Through KLEOS

The Colorectal Cancer Alliance, an ACS NCCRT member, and the Global Coalition for Adaptive Research have partnered to launch KLEOS, an adaptive clinical trial platform designed to speed the development of new CRC therapies. Part of Project Cure CRC, the initiative will use a flexible, multi-arm design to evaluate treatments more efficiently, expand patient access, and accelerate progress toward more effective care.

Educational Opportunity: Upcoming Project ECHO Sessions

The ACS ECHO Team is Offering Three New Cohorts to Partners

Three ECHO Cohorts have started or are about to start, are free, and open to oncology health care professionals.  

• Understanding Multi-Cancer Detection Testing ECHO – Cohort 2: The goal of this program is to equip multidisciplinary cancer care team members and primary care clinicians with a foundational understanding of multi-cancer detection (MCD) tests and to support the evidence-based communication regarding these tests and their results in cancer screening. Sessions will be held once a month for one hour, starting April 28th through August 25th at 11am ET. Register here.
• Animal-Assisted Therapy in Cancer ECHO – Cohort 2: The program will emphasize the therapeutic benefits of animal-assisted therapy, particularly with facility dogs and their child life specialist handlers, in addressing the psychosocial needs of children and teens with cancer. By providing comfort, reducing pain and anxiety, and improving overall well-being during treatment, facility dogs play a vital role in supporting young cancer patients and their caregivers. This program is 6 months long with 1 hour-long sessions starting June 2026 through November 2026. Fill out the interest form to receive more information on registration once the program goes live.  
• Long-Term Survivorship ECHO: The goal of this program is to equip health care professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively address the complex and evolving long-term needs of people with cancer. The target audience for this program is multidisciplinary care teams, inclusive of oncology and primary care, that deliver supportive care for patients living with and beyond cancer. Sessions will be held once a month for one hour, starting in June 2026 through November 2026. If you have any questions or want more information, feel free to email Al***********@****er.org. 

Many thanks for the great work you do!

The ACS NCCRT Team

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