On November 5, the American College of Physicians (ACP) published a new evidence-based guidance statement that supports colorectal cancer screening for average-risk adults between ages 50 and 75 who do not have symptoms. The new guidance was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
The frequency of screening depends upon the screening approach selected, according to a statement from ACP, which suggests any of the following screening strategies:
Read the ACP press release.
Posted 11/06/2019
At the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting, the Louisiana Oncology Society received the ASCO Jeffrey C Ward Affiliate Advocacy Award for advancing critical advocacy priorities that have translated into meaningful legislative victories. The Iowa Oncology Society and Washington State Medical Oncology Society were also recognized for their advocacy efforts in 2025 at the meeting, receiving second place awards.
