Welcome to this latest edition of CRC News, the American Cancer Society National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (ACS NCCRT) periodic newsletter for ACS NCCRT members and partners working toward our shared goal to reach 80% in Every Community.

Last Chance: Register for the 2025 National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Webcast 

Tomorrow’s Webcast Celebrates National Achievements and Covers the Latest State of the Field Updates 

It’s not too late to register to join us for our annual National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month webcast! The webcast takes place tomorrow, Wednesday, March 12 from 2:00-3:00 PM ET. You will hear from our ACS NCCRT chair and vice-chair, Steven Itzkowitz, MD, FACP, FACG, AGAF, and Gloria Coronado, PhD; Priti Bandi, Scientific Director, Risk Factors & Screening Research, American Cancer Society; and other special guests, including our 2025 80% in Every Community National Achievement Award winners. The webcast is free and is open to ACS NCCRT members, CDC grantees, ACS and ACS CAN staff, and other partners working to increase colorectal cancer screening and reduce mortality from CRC. Pre-registration is required. 

American Cancer Society Releases Cancer Statistics for African American and Black People in 2025 

This Year’s Report Finds More to Do Regarding Health Equity 

On February 20, 2025, the American Cancer Society (ACS) released the latest edition of Cancer Statistics for African American and Black People, which continues to show a disproportionate cancer burden in the group compared to others in the United States. This year, the publication found a 40-50% higher risk of CRC death for Black and African American people, affirming the work that the ACS NCCRT continues to do to address health equity via our priority areas. View the scientific article and the “fast facts” consumer-friendly publication, and visit our Messaging Guidebook for Black & African American People to take steps to address the disparities through CRC screening messaging. 

Registration Open: American Cancer Society Webinar Series for Community Health Centers 

March 27 Session to Cover Colorectal Cancer Trends and Health Center Insights 

There is still time to register to join us on March 27th from 1-2 PM ET for an in-depth discussion focused on health centers covering the current state of colorectal cancer, the urgent need for screening patients aged 45-55, and a review of tools and resources available. Attendees will hear from: 

• Rebecca Siegel, MPH, Senior Scientific Director, Surveillance Research, American Cancer Society;  
• Anay Puente, RN, Regional Charge Nurse, Family Heath Services, a 2024 ACS NCCRT National Achievement Award health center honoree; and 
• Keith Winfrey, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Officer, New Orleans East Louisiana Community Health Center and ACS NCCRT Steering Committee member. 

Registration is free and is open to ACS NCCRT members, CDC grantees, ACS and ACS CAN staff, and other partners working to increase colorectal cancer screening rates. 

Registration Open: Prevent Cancer Dialogue Series 

Three Sessions Over the Next Six Months Cover a Wide Variety of Cancer Topics 

The Prevent Cancer Foundation, an ACS NCCRT Member, is promoting registration for their signature Dialogue series this year, with the first session kicking off in April. The 2025 Dialogue will cover the following topics:   

• Wednesday, April 2 – Updates on young-onset cancers: What to know and public health implications (specific focus on colorectal and breast cancers) 
• Wednesday, June 4 – Diversifying clinical trial participation: Pathways from screenings to trials       
• Wednesday, October 8 – Minimal Residual Disease (MRD): Exploring the impact on cancer early detection and personalized care 

Attendees can register for just one or all sessions by following the link below. Prevent Cancer’s Dialogue series are free of charge and offer CEUs for nurses, advanced practice nurses, and certified health specialists.  

Colorectal Cancer Alliance: State of Screening Study Findings Recently Released 

Study Documents Potentially Fatal Attitudes & Misconceptions Among Americans 

The Colorectal Cancer Alliance, an ACS NCCRT member, has recently published their State of Screening Study and found more than half of Americans (51%) prioritize household chores over colorectal cancer screenings, and 69% would rather file their taxes than get a colonoscopy. With colorectal cancer cases rising, particularly among younger adults, their study findings highlight a gap in awareness and misconceptions that could cost lives. The study also found that many people (57%) don’t realize that screenings do more than detect cancer—they can actually prevent it by removing precancerous polyps. When asked, 98% of those surveyed said they would be more likely to get screened if they knew this crucial fact. 

ICYMI: Awards and March CRC News Roundup 

CRC News Has Been Highlighting Partners’ Work Over the Past Few Weeks 

The ACS NCCRT has been working hard this year to highlight our members’ and partners’ work to increase CRC screening and awareness through CRC News. In case you missed it: 

• The 2025 ACS NCCRT National Achievement Awardees were announced last week and will be featured on the March Webcast tomorrow. To learn more about their work, visit this page.  
• The ACS NCCRT put out a call to members and partners in February to share the latest opportunities, events, and resources related to our work and shared them in a roundup in CRC News on February 25.  

Many thanks for the great work you do and best of luck with March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness month this year!

The ACS NCCRT Team

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