Mission: The South Carolina Cancer Alliance Early Detection Workgroup unites partners across the state to increase equitable access to lung, colorectal, and cervical cancer screening. Through collaboration, education, and barrier reduction, we promote timely early detection and follow-up care to improve outcomes and reduce preventable cancer deaths in South Carolina.
Chair: McKenzie Speed, MPH, CTTS, Gibbs Cancer Center
Co-Chair: Macy McFarland, MPH, Lung Cancer Initiative
Increase LDCT Orders and Completions Across the 5 High-Risk Counties : By December 2031, increase the number of LDCT orders and completed screenings by designated screening facilities in the 5 high-risk counties (Williamsburg, Bamberg, Union, Anderson, and Cherokee) by 10%.
Health Literacy for Priority Screenable Cancers : Increase population-level health literacy related to breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancer screening by implementing coordinated, culturally appropriate education and communication strategies, resulting in a 15% increase in knowledge of screening guidelines and a 10% increase in up-to-date screening rates among eligible South Carolinians by 2031, with emphasis on rural and medically underserved populations.
Increase Provider Education to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening : By 2031, 60% of South Carolinians ages 45–75 are up to date on colorectal cancer screening.
Increase Prostate Cancer Screening Through Provider Education : By 2031, increase appropriate, risk-based prostate cancer screening in SC by educating primary care and other appropriate providers on shared decision-making, prioritizing high-risk men.
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