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. 2025 Aug 15;131(16):e35954.
doi: 10.1002/cncr.35954.

The American Cancer Society National Lung Cancer Roundtable strategic plan: Addressing planning for lung cancer interventions at the state and local level through the creation of the National Lung Cancer Roundtable Planning Tool

Jessica M G Olson  1 , Jennifer R Knight  2 , Amy M Copeland  3 , Kerstin A Ohlander  4 , Katie H Bathje  5 , Hannah C Burson  6 , Cindy A Domingo  7 , Kelly A Durden  8 , Elizabeth Dickson-Gavney  9 , Korey E Hofmann  6 , Timothy W Mullett  10 , Lauren S Rosenthal  6 , Ella A Kazerooni  11 , Douglas E Wood  12 , Robert A Smith  13
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The American Cancer Society National Lung Cancer Roundtable strategic plan: Addressing planning for lung cancer interventions at the state and local level through the creation of the National Lung Cancer Roundtable Planning Tool

Jessica M G Olson et al. Cancer. .

Abstract

Background: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, accounting for approximately 20% of cancer deaths nationwide. Despite national guidelines, uptake of lung cancer interventions varies across states because of differences in resources, insurance, policies, and infrastructure. Coalitions need a state-specific, web-based tool to develop targeted strategies. The American Cancer Society National Lung Cancer Roundtable recognized this gap and prioritized the development of a web-based State-Based Initiatives (SBI) Planning Tool to help coalitions personalize and streamline lung cancer efforts.

Methods: The SBI Task Group convened public health leaders, health care professionals, policymakers, and patient advocates to design a centralized, user-friendly tool. Inspired by the American Cancer Society National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable's Guide to the Development of State-Level Colorectal Cancer Coalitions, the team iteratively refined the SBI Planning Tool through beta testing cycles, ensuring accessibility and relevance.

Results: The final SBI Planning Tool is a customizable, web-based platform in which coalitions develop action plans using state-specific data, interactive resources, and best practices. Key functionalities allow users to explore state-specific factors, such as existing lung cancer programs, coalition-building strategies, and policy environments, supporting a structured yet flexible approach to improving lung cancer outcomes.

Conclusions: The SBI Planning Tool represents a critical advancement in lung cancer control, offering an adaptable framework for states to strengthen their interventions based on real-world conditions. This tool equips state and local leaders with the resources needed to drive meaningful change, reduce disparities, and improve lung cancer prevention, screening, and treatment efforts nationwide.

Keywords: coalition building; health equity; lung cancer; state‐based planning; strategic planning tool.

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