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← Back to all CMEs Cancer Screening: Evidence-Based Use Of PSA & Tumour Markers — Botswana Surgical Society CME
Past session 30 July 2026

Cancer Screening: Evidence-Based Use of PSA and the Appropriate Role of Tumour Markers

This Continuing Medical Education (CME) session explored the evidence-based use of
prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and tumour markers in cancer screening and management.
Participants examined current guideline recommendations, the appropriate interpretation of
PSA and tumour marker results, and their role in supporting accurate diagnosis, treatment
planning, and patient follow-up.
The discussions reinforced the importance of using these biomarkers alongside clinical
assessment, imaging, and histopathology to improve decision-making and patient outcomes,
while avoiding unnecessary investigations and treatment.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the evidence-based use of PSA and tumour markers in cancer care.
  • Interpret biomarker results alongside clinical assessment and diagnostic
  • investigations.
  • Apply current guideline recommendations to improve cancer screening and patient
  • management.

Event Highlights

  • Expert presentations on the appropriate use of PSA and tumour markers.
  • Practical discussions on evidence-based cancer screening and diagnosis.
  • Interactive engagement with clinicians on the application of current guidelines in
  • everyday practice.
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