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Oncological Risk Assessment

Meaning

Oncological risk assessment is a clinical process that systematically evaluates an individual’s lifetime probability of developing a malignancy based on a synthesis of genetic, environmental, and personal health factors. This assessment identifies high-risk individuals who may benefit from enhanced surveillance, chemoprevention, or prophylactic interventions. In hormonal health, this is particularly focused on hormone-sensitive cancers like breast, prostate, and endometrial malignancies.