80% by 2018 Talking Points
Organizations are rallying around our shared goal of reaching 80% screened for colorectal cancer. The success of this goal is dependent on a strong foundation built with support from each of you.
The following talking points can help you explain the 80% by 2018 initiative in your media outreach and other communications materials. Thank you for helping to spread the word!
Learn more about 80% by 2018 and how NCCRT is charting the course for our work to increase colorectal screening beyond 2018 in the Beyond 2018 FAQs.
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