Journal article

Genomic risk model to implement precision prostate cancer screening in clinical care: the ProGRESS study

JL Vassy, AM Dornisch, R Karunamuni, M Gatzen, CJ Kachulis, NJ Lennon, CA Brunette, ME Danowski, RL Hauger, IP Garraway, AS Kibel, KM Lee, JA Lynch, KN Maxwell, D Ratner, BS Rose, CC Teerlink, GJ Xu, SE Hofherr, KA Lafferty Show all

Nature Cancer | Published : 2026

Abstract

Precision healthcare aims to tailor disease prevention and early detection to individual risk. Prostate cancer screening may benefit from genomics-informed approaches. We developed and validated the P-CARE model, a prostate cancer risk prediction tool combining a polygenic score, family history and genetic ancestry, using data from over 585,000 male participants in the Million Veteran Program. The model was externally validated in diverse cohorts and implemented via a blended genome–exome assay for clinical use. Here we show that the P-CARE model identifies clinically meaningful gradients of prostate cancer risk among men, with higher scores associated with increased risk of any, metastatic ..

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