Virginia Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (VCCRT)

The Virginia Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (VCCRT) is made up of representatives from multiple private and public agencies across Virginia that focus on colorectal cancer prevention and control. Together, members of the VCCRT are dedicated to reducing the burden of colorectal cancer for all Virginians.

Goals

• Facilitate partnerships across Virginia to reduce the burden of colorectal cancer
• Increase colorectal cancer screening rates in Virginia
• Advocate for increased access to colorectal cancer screening for all Virginians

We work towards our goals through three pillars:

• Foundation and Education
  • Partner with media outlets and community leaders
  • Build an infrastructure of engaged partners
  • Provide data and resources to inform decision making
• Clinical Practice
  • Provide continuing education to partners
  • Engage primary care providers, gastroenterologists, and medical associations
  • Promote the utilization of evidence-based initiatives to increase CRC screening rates
• Advocacy
  • Engage legislators and health care plans
  • Identify key points of focus for advocacy

Virginia Cancer Plan & Colorectal Cancer Screening

This document provides information on the Virginia Cancer Plan and our efforts to increase colorectal cancer screening rates across Virginia.

VCCRT Strategic Plan

The VCCRT developed a strategic plan in 2022 to align its efforts with the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable and the burden of colorectal cancer in the Commonwealth.

VCCRT Co-Chairs

• Cynthia Yoshida, MD
• Raymond Wadlow, MD

VCCRT Resources

Wear Blue to Support CRC Awareness Month

Show you support during Colorectal Cancer Awareness month with a blue T-shirt! Click here to purchase: Colon Cancer Awareness – Jefferson Ink

If you are heading to an event, use this flyer to spread awareness about screening options:

Colorectal Cancer Screening Coverage Updates in Virginia

VCCRT has created a resource tool detailing the changes effective January 1, 2025, that all state-regulated individual and group plans will be required to provide no-cost coverage for a follow-up colonoscopy after positive stool-based test. The resource provides coding guidance and screening reimbursement.

CRC Screening Coverage Resource Guide

Governor Youngkin proclaimed March 2025 Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Virginia encouraging Virginians to be screened for colorectal cancer.

Virginia CRC Awareness Month Proclamation 2025

Messaging Toolkit Available on the CRC Screening Guidelines

In May of 2021, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released new screening recommendations for colorectal cancer. The primary change was that average risk adults are now recommended to start screening at age 45 instead of 50. This is also in alignment with the American Cancer Society guideline (2018).

In response, the Virginia Colorectal Cancer Roundtable has developed both patient and provider messaging to raise awareness of the new recommendations. The following messaging materials may be used by organizations looking to increase awareness of the new screening age. All of these messaging materials are available in JPG or PDF format and have been provided for your convenience. To access these materials please either email Lindsay at lh7yn@virginia.edu or download them by clicking here.

VCCRT Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Action Guide

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. This action guide provide ways healthcare providers and community members can get involved to promote colorectal cancer awareness, policy change and educate others about the importance of prevention and early detection.

Interested in learning more or joining VCCRT?

Contact us at vccrt@cancercoalitionofvirginia.org.