What is the Wyoming Colorectal Cancer Screening Program (WCCSP)?

Colorectal cancer is the number two cancer killer in Wyoming, and yet it is very preventable with screening. The Wyoming Cancer Control Act, passed in 2007, legislated a comprehensive cancer control plan for Wyoming. As a part of this act, the Wyoming Colorectal Cancer Screening Program (WCCSP) was established.

 

The Wyoming Colorectal Cancer Screening Program eliminated the cost barrier to screening by providing free colonoscopies to eligible Wyoming residents. Each year, more and more Wyoming residents have been screened for colorectal cancer through the WCCSP.

                                                        

Colonoscopies provided through the WCCSP

Year 1: July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008

Year 2: July 1, 2008-June 30, 2009

Year 3: July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010

 

 

The Wyoming Colorectal Cancer Screening Program provides education state-wide on the importance of colorectal cancer screening. This education is available to all Wyoming residents, whether they qualify for free screenings or not. According to the Wyoming Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), screening rates are increasing in Wyoming.  

                                                        

Colorectal cancer screening rates in Wyoming