Center for Early Cancer Detection?

We develop the highly regarded cancer screening guidelines of the 黑料大湿Posts Cancer Society (ACS). The Center also includes the ACS Cancer-related Evidence Synthesis Team (CrEST) and the Multicancer Detection Initiative (MCDI).

Our cancer screening guidelines are based on scientific evidence and meet high international standards of quality to significantly reduce the burden of cancer.?

Screening can save lives by finding cancer early, when it is typically easier to treat. In some cases, as with cervical cancer screening and colorectal cancer screening, cancer can be prevented by removing suspicious-looking areas during or after the screening process.

The ACS develops guidelines for cancer screening to meet the needs of clinicians, the general public, and policy makers.?

Featured ACS Cancer Screening Guidelines?

These guidelines have been recently updated.
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Colorectal Cancer Screening Guideline

Updated 2026

  • Adds mt-sRNA stool test
  • Persents guidance on offering blood-based tests

Colorectal Cancer Systematic Review 2026

By the ACS Cancer-related Evidence Synthesis Team (CrEST)

Cervical Cancer Screening Guideline

Updates from 2025

  • Added self-collection for HPV testing
  • Revised guidance for women and health care professional about when to end (exit) cervical cancer screening

Lung Cancer Screening Guideline

Updates from 2023

  • Lowered age to start screening to 50
  • Increased age to end screening to 80
  • Lowered smoking history duration to 20 pack-years for eligibility
  • Removed years since quitting smoking as an eligibility criterion

By the ACS Cancer-related Evidence Synthesis Team (CrEST)

Get Screened!

Learn the questions to ask about cancer screening, so you’re prepared to make an informed decision about the cancer screening schedule that best matches your risks.

Our Team

Deana Baptiste, PhD, MPH, Senior Director, Guideline Development

Hormuzd Katki, PhD, Scientific Vice President

Karli Kondo, PhD, MA, Director, Evidence Synthesis

Jessica Griffin, MS, Evidence Synthesis Manager

Rita Shaiu, MPH,?Evidence Synthesis Manager

Rose Relevo, MLIS, MSMI, Senior Information Scientist

Clarissa Troutman, BS, Specialist

Julia Haskin, MA, Project Manager

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