As a person affected by the loss of a loved one from cancer and a patient advocate, I’ve witnessed firsthand both the devastation of late-stage cancer diagnoses and the profound hope that early detection brings to patients and their families.
We face a daunting challenge. Here in Nevada, approximately 18,250 people will receive cancer diagnoses in 2024, and nearly 5,440 will die.
Cancer is so deadly because far too many cases are found too late. But catching cancer early dramatically improves outcomes.
Thanks to groundbreaking discoveries such as multi-cancer early detection technology, we’re on the cusp of transforming how physicians detect and treat various cancers. With a simple blood draw, these innovative screening tools can identify the presence and location of dozens of cancer ty