CANCER ACTION PLAN OF WASHINGTON
2025-2030
HOW YOU CAN USE
THIS PLAN
Washington’s 5-Year Strategic Cancer Plan, the Cancer Action Plan of Washington (CAPOW), is a roadmap to inform and track work that reduces the cancer burden across the state. It highlights goals and strategies for cancer prevention, risk reduction, screening, access to cancer care, and survivorship.
CAPOW is a tool to guide health jurisdictions, community-based organizations, providers, health care systems, health insurers, policy makers, employers, and professional organizations in Washington in cancer control work.
Healthcare Providers and Systems
Use the CAPOW goals to guide efforts in increasing cancer screening, early detection, treatment, and survivorship care.
Identify opportunities to improve cancer care coordination between clinical and community services, especially for underserved populations.
Policymakers and Advocates
Reference the CAPOW to support legislation and funding that advances cancer prevention, screening access, clinical trials, research inclusion, and survivorship resources.
Use data and recommended strategies from the CAPOW to make informed decisions that reflect community needs and statewide goals.
Researchers & Public Health Professionals
Collaborate on grant proposals and on designing studies to assess effectiveness of cancer interventions and programs.
Use the CAPOW to report cancer data, describe disparities, and prioritize strategies that reflect community priorities.
Align programming and evaluation metrics with statewide objectives to ensure consistency and maximize impact.
Survivors, Caregivers, and Patients
Use the CAPOW as a tool to understand your rights, access resources, and advocate for better survivorship care and support services.
Share your story with CAPOW to ensure lived experiences are reflected in state-level solutions.
Community-Based Organizations
Use the CAPOW as evidence to support funding proposals, build partnerships, and strengthen culturally relevant outreach and education.
Identify priority populations and geographic areas where efforts can help close gaps in cancer prevention and care.
