The article summarizes the research progress of cancer risk perception assessment tools,including the main content, reliability and validity, and application status of universal and specific assessment tools.It is suggested that the research of cancer risk perception assessment tool is of great significance for the formulation of early screening programs and intervention strategies for the high-risk population.At present, there are many cancer risk perception assessment tools, researchers should develop assessment tools that are more suitable for China′s national conditions in the future,so as to facilitate the development of targeted strategies.