ACS National Consortium Releases Recommendations to Increase Screening

On February 16, 2022, the American Cancer Society's National Consortium for Cancer Screening and Care (ACS National Consortium) announced new cancer screening recommendations to accelerate recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. These recommendations also look to improve the United States' ability to provide quality cancer screening and care for all.

The nine consensus recommendations include themes on:

• National partnerships
• Coordinated messaging
• Proven programs
• Quality measures
• Pandemic-related innovations
• Public trust
• Comprehensive preparedness plans
• Transdisciplinary teamwork
• Document and understand cancer disparities.

Read the full list and details of the recommendations on the ACS website.