2026–2030 Colorado Cancer Plan
Cancer Plan in Action
Meet the projects moving our shared priorities forward—and tell us how your work contributes.
Shared priorities. Collective action.
What Our Task Forces Are Working On
Explore task force projects and how they connect to the Colorado Cancer Plan. Select a project to learn more.
Pediatric / AYA Task ForceCreate and maintain centralized resources to help families navigate comprehensive treatment support programs
Cancer Plan Alignment
Goal 7 · Objective 7.5, Strategies 2 and 3
Pediatric / AYA Task ForceFoster statewide collaboration to support and enhance communication among all pediatric and AYA cancer stakeholders
Cancer Plan Alignment
Goals 7 and 8 · Objectives 7.5 and 8.4
Survivorship & Palliative Care Task ForcePromote and implement evidence-based complementary and alternative therapies as non-clinical approaches to improve quality of life for people affected by cancer
Cancer Plan Alignment
Goal 8 · Objective 8.1, Strategy 3
Patient Navigation Task ForceSurvey cancer centers and patient navigators to determine where information and support are most needed, with increased focus on transportation
Cancer Plan Alignment
Goals 1, 6 and 8 · Objectives 1.6, 6.2 and 8.2
Patient Navigation Task ForceCreate education about prevention and survivorship resources and guidelines for medical providers, patient navigators, and community health workers
Cancer Plan Alignment
Goal 8 · Objective 8.3
Breast Cancer Task ForceHost two webinars for Colorado cancer professionals providing practical, up-to-date insights about breast cancer care, resources, and services
Cancer Plan Alignment
Goals 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8
Breast Cancer Task ForceCurate a Colorado-focused breast cancer resource list for providers and patients across the continuum of care
Cancer Plan Alignment
Goals 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8
Colorectal Cancer Task ForceIncrease use of CRC 101 videos by partnering with at least one professional organization to improve understanding of colorectal cancer screening practices and guidelines
Cancer Plan Alignment
Goal 6 · Objective 6.1, Strategies 1, 3 and 4
Colorectal Cancer Task ForcePartner with the Center for African American Health to raise awareness and support screening efforts among the CAA Health community
Cancer Plan Alignment
Goal 6 · Objective 6.2, Strategy 2
Colorectal Cancer Task ForceDeliver a colorectal cancer screening education event for health systems and community partners
Cancer Plan Alignment
Goal 6 · Objective 6.1, Strategy 1
HPV Vaccination Task ForceCall to Action Letter: Advocate for HPV Vaccination Starting at Age 9
Cancer Plan Alignment
Goal 4 · Objective 4.2, Strategy 1
Increase HPV vaccine attainment by encouraging health care professionals to advocate for vaccination starting at age 9.
HPV Vaccination Task ForceHost a combined HPV and hepatitis B webinar to build awareness of vaccination as cancer prevention
Cancer Plan Alignment
Goal 4 · Objectives 4.2 and 4.3
Bring partners together to increase awareness of HPV and hepatitis B vaccination and share opportunities to improve uptake across Colorado.
Lung Cancer Task ForceStrengthen lung cancer screening education, navigation, and access across Colorado
Cancer Plan Alignment
Goal 6 · Objectives 6.1 and 6.2
- Incorporate the listed strategies into the Colorado NCCCP Year 5 Work Plan. Explore the Chicago Lung Navigator Community of Practice model, collate resources, facilitate discussions, update CT location information, explore a hub-and-spoke model, and support patient connections to screening programs.
- Collect provider- and patient-facing lung cancer screening resources and explore adapting the Chicago Lung Navigator Community of Practice model for Colorado.
- Update the database of CT locations and where low-dose CT can be performed.
- Partner with a health system to explore a hub-and-spoke screening model connecting stand-alone low-dose CT facilities with a centralized lung cancer screening program.