In response to increasing incidence in young and middle-aged populations, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has updated its colorectal cancer (CRC) screening guideline. The revised guideline now recommends that CRC screening should begin at age 45 for people at average risk.
Read the ACS press release here, and the updated guideline here.
Posted 5/30/2018
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.
