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Kentucky's Colorectal Cancer Crisis: New Tests and Policies Emergent

10/21/2025

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Kentucky faces a high colorectal cancer burden and could become the leading cancer killer for those under 50 by 2030.
The Colon Cancer Prevention Project (CCPP) increased screening access and supported HB 421 to waive copays for colonoscopy prep.
Despite progress, one in three eligible Americans do not complete recommended screenings.
New blood-based tests, including the FDA-approved Shield test, provide non-invasive options for early detection and could expand screening accessibility.

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Story summary

Kentucky faces a high colorectal cancer burden and could become the leading cancer killer for those under 50 by 2030.
The Colon Cancer Prevention Project (CCPP) increased screening access and supported HB 421 to waive copays for colonoscopy prep.
Despite progress, one in three eligible Americans do not complete recommended screenings.
New blood-based tests, including the FDA-approved Shield test, provide non-invasive options for early detection and could expand screening accessibility.