Alliance for Colorectal Testing 3 (Project 80%)

The Alliance for Colorectal Testing (ACT 3) aims to increase colorectal cancer screening (CRCS) for asymptomatic patients at average risk and referral directly to colonoscopy for increased risk patients. Also known as Project 80%, this initiative collaborates with designated primary care clinics in 64 Texas counties. Uninsured or low-income eligible patients will be offered a free take-home Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT). If the FIT test result shows blood in the stool, the patient will be offered a free colonoscopy and polypectomy if needed.

Patients from participating clinics are eligible if they:

• Have no medical insurance and are considered low-income
• Are between the ages of 45 and 75
• Do not have any symptoms of colorectal cancer (rectal bleeding or blood in stool, persistent changes in bowel habits, unexplained weight loss)
• Do not have inflammatory bowel disease (acute diarrhea, colitis, diverticulitis, Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis)

This comprehensive approach is supported by robust coordination of service providers involved in colonoscopy provision and navigation services for patients. The ACT 3 project receives funding from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT).

For a list of participating clinics, visit the Texas Cancer Information colorectal cancer screening services page, Where can I get screened for colon cancer?.