Advances in Cancer Prevention and Risk Assessment
This session will explore cutting-edge approaches to cancer prevention, focusing on genetic risk factors, lifestyle changes, and pharmacological interventions that can reduce the likelihood of cancer development. Discussion will include:
- Genetic Testing for Cancer Risk: How advances in genomic screening are identifying hereditary cancer syndromes.
- Risk Assessment Models: Using family history, environmental factors, and behavioral patterns to create personalized cancer prevention strategies.
- Preventive Medications: Understanding the role of chemoprevention in high-risk individuals.