Overview

Early diagnosis of cancer allows for better treatment outcomes, higher survival rates, and lower costs of care. It is shown that cancer monitoring for cancer in at-risk populations is a key component in early diagnosis. The HMH Hennessey Institute for Cancer prevention and Applied Molecular Science (HICAP) is a newly founded institute, providing clinical services for cancer screening and risk assessment to the community, as well as research in cancer risk and prevention. The CanScan registry will prospectively collect data from participants in the form of questionnaires. The registry will also capture data that is collected as per non-research assessments, for participants who consent to participate. The registry will facilitate better understanding of cancer risk, screening, and diagnostics.

Eligibility

• Adults ( 18 and older)
  • Ability to provide own consent
  • Must meet at least one of the below criteria, Indicating an increased risk for cancer, any of the following:
    • Family or personal history suggests a familial/hereditary disorder known or suspected of predisposition to cancer.
    • Personal factors associated with an increased risk for cancer include benign breast disease, polyps, tobacco use, etc.as defined by the investigator.
    • Family members of participating individuals.
  • Any participant in the HICAP program regardless of cancer risk