Overview

• Published August 11, 2025, in CANCER, the SBI Planning Tool’s features and development process are formally documented in a peer-reviewed study by the ACS NLCRT State-Based Initiatives Task Group.
• The web-based platform delivers region-specific strategies for prevention, screening and treatment planning based on unique state and local needs.
• Development involved iterative stakeholder engagement, including meetings, interviews, biweekly content and layout reviews, usability testing and user surveys.
• An integrated equity framework guides recommendations to include underserved communities and address geographic, demographic and cultural disparities.
• Backed by more than 200 public, private and nonprofit stakeholders, the tool is now publicly accessible, though its large-scale adoption and impact on mortality remain to be evaluated.