National Cancer Prevention Month: Practical Strategies for Melanoma and Breast Cancer

In honor of National Cancer Prevention Month, Jasmin Hundal, MD, MS, MPH, and Matthew Hadfield, DO, discuss practical strategies for cancer prevention and early detection. Their conversation highlights the importance of evidence-based screening, risk factor modification, and the interpretation of emerging diagnostics. Dr. Hadfield reviews the ABCDE criteria for melanoma and the necessity of sun safety, while Dr. Hundal discusses updated breast cancer screening guidelines and supplemental imaging for dense breast tissue. They also explore the rise of young-onset cancers, the impact of high-fiber diets on immunotherapy efficacy, and the future of blood-based early detection and MRD testing. Together, they emphasize that shared decision making and data-driven counseling remain essential for improving patient outcomes.