Colorectal Cancer

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The science is clear. If Americans received regular screenings for colorectal cancer, thousands of deaths could be prevented each year. But, for too many Americans, the screenings either aren't fully covered by their health insurance or aren’t affordable due to high out-of-pocket costs. 

The 80% by 2018 campaign strives to pass state and federal laws that remove the barriers preventing people from getting colonoscopies and other lifesaving colorectal cancer screenings. 

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. for men and women combined.

Latest Updates

May 7, 2026
Hawaii

HONOLULU - On Wednesday, the state Legislature passed a measure to aid in the fight against colorectal cancer as cases and deaths continue to rise in Hawai'i from the disease, particularly in younger people. If signed by Gov. Josh Green, HB 1969 will expand access and screenings for residents across

May 6, 2026
Illinois

Illinois Must Do Better to Reduce the Burden of Cancer

March 20, 2026
Illinois

As we mark Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) thanks Gov. Pritzker for prioritizing colorectal cancer control funding in his budget proposal and urges legislators to prioritize passing a budget that includes funding to ease the burden of cancer on Illinoisans.

March 18, 2026
Hawaii

Dozens of volunteer advocates, including cancer survivors, patients, and caregivers from across Hawai’i united at the state capitol Tuesday for ‘Cancer Action Day’ to urge lawmakers to support several policies to aid in the fight against cancer including a bill that would increase access to colorectal cancer screenings for residents.

Colorectal Cancer Resources

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Colorectal Cancer Control Program (CRCCP) provides grant funding to 20 state health departments, eight universities, two tribal organizations, and five other organizations to help prevent colorectal cancer, the third most common cancer in men and women and the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. for men and women combined.