The goal of cancer screening is to detect cancers early, enabling more effective therapy. Screening programs have shown success with certain cancers, yet most cancer deaths stem from diseases without effective screening methods. The advent of blood-based DNA analysis offers potential for diagnosing multiple cancers. This session explores the role of such tests in early cancer detection among incarcerated populations.

• Review cancer screening guidelines for cervical, breast, colon, lung, prostate, and hepatoma
• Identify high-risk populations for cervical, breast, and colon cancer who may benefit from enhanced screening
• Explain the role of blood-based screening tests using tumor DNA to detect a wide variety of early cancers

Level: Intermediate