Cancer Action Plan of Washington Statewide

This site is dedicated to cancer professionals and public health advocates who want information about the Cancer Action Plan of Washington Statewide Cancer Coalition (CAPOW).

If you are a cancer patient, caretaker, or survivor looking for information about specific cancers, treatment options, or locating care, we encourage you to use the resources on the American Cancer Society’s website.

Who are the Cancer Action Plan of Washington (CAPOW) partners?

The partnership is comprised of public and private stakeholders across Washington State. Partners include:

• Cancer Action Plan of Washington Statewide Coalition
• The Northwest Colorectal Cancer Task Force
• The Washington State HPV Task Force

Who should get involved in this work?

The CAPOW Statewide Coalition is a thriving partnership of more than 200 individuals and 50 organizations across Washington state. Members include non-profits, health care facilities, local health jurisdictions, native and Tribal leaders, cancer registries, cancer centers, research institutions, academic institutions, health care providers, community health workers, cancer survivors, and more.

Anyone who is working in cancer control is invited to participate in any of our working groups. In order to prevent the burden of cancer on Washington residents it takes leaders like you. Consider joining our network to connect with other passionate change makers around the state of Washington and beyond.

What is the purpose of this partnership?

In October 2024, the CAPOW Coalition finalized a 5-year cancer plan for 2025-2030. Together, we work toward aligning the cancer plan initiatives with community priorities to reduce the burden of cancer in our state.

Activities from this partnership

The CAPOW Coalition has eight workgroups, and each group is working on implementing evidence-based interventions with key projects.