Insights from ACS Senior Vice President of Cancer Screening, Robert Smith, PhD
In this timely webinar session, Robert Smith, PhD, Senior Vice President of Cancer Screening, ACS, provided an in-depth overview of the newly updated American Cancer Society (ACS) colorectal cancer screening guidelines and the evidence supporting them, offering clarity on what these changes mean for screening and early detection. The session also featured a moderated Q&A with ACS NCCRT Vice Chair, Gloria Coronado, PhD, providing attendees the opportunity to engage directly on key questions.
Note: Presentation slides will be shared soon.
Relevant Links:
- Cancer Facts & Figures 2026
- Colorectal Cancer Statistics, 2026
- Cancer Prevention & Early Detection Facts & Figures 2025-2026
- American Cancer Society Guideline for Colorectal Cancer Screening
- CA Article: Colorectal cancer screening: An update to the American Cancer Society guideline, 2026
- CA Editorial: Blood tests for colorectal cancer—Hype ahead of evidence?
- Dos and Don’ts of CRC Cancer Screening
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