2026 State of Screening Study

    What Americans Know — and What’s Putting Lives at Risk

    This summary highlights findings from the 2026 Colorectal Cancer Alliance State of Screening Study. The study uncovers Americans’ attitudes, behaviors and knowledge of colorectal cancer screening: what they know and don’t know, and what gets in the way of taking action. The findings point to ongoing gaps in awareness, concerns about cost and discomfort, and a surprising willingness to share personal experiences to encourage loved ones to get screened. These insights help inform the Alliance’s efforts to get more people screened and save lives.  detection. 
     

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    Infographic: Key Findings from the Colorectal Cancer Alliance State of Screening Study

    Infographic titled "State of Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Screening in the U.S.: What Americans Know — and What's Putting Lives at Risk," from the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. It reports that colorectal cancer is the #1 cause of cancer death in adults under 50.

     

    This infographic highlights top findings from the 2026 Alliance State of Screening Study. For a deeper dive into the results, download the full report (PDF).