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You’ve spent decades building a life, a career, a family.
Screening is one way to stay present for what matters - and to act
with the same foresight that you apply to the rest of your life.
Screening is one way to stay present for what matters - and to act
with the same foresight that you apply to the rest of your life.
Approximately 70-80% of all cancers occur in individuals aged 50 years and older1.
Advancements in cancer screening are giving doctors more ways to identify potential concerns.
Understanding Cancer
Many cancers are discovered only after symptoms appear2. Detecting cancer sooner significantly improves treatment outcomes, yet many cancers still lack routine screening pathways3.
These 10 cancer types collectively account for approximately two‑thirds of all cancer‑related death4:
Bladder
Breast
Colorectal
Esophageal
Stomach
(Gastric)
(Gastric)
Liver
(Hepatocellular)
(Hepatocellular)
Lung
Ovarian
Pancreatic
Prostate
Attitudes toward screening and wellness are evolving, with more people making conscious choices to protect what matters most.
Life Builder
The life you’ve built deserves continuity.
Wellness Seeker
Continuing to live well, on your terms.
Health Strategist
Better information today shapes smarter decisions for what matters ahead.
The Evolution of Cancer Screening
Blood-based Multi-Cancer Detection (MCD) tests analyse signals in the bloodstream associated with cancer. These signals can be present even when no symptoms are felt5 - which is why some people choose to take a more proactive approach.
Screen for a range of cancer types with a single blood test:
1.
One blood draw
2.
2 weeks waiting time*
3.
Your doctor will discuss the results with you
Top 10 aggressive cancers (defined as highest mortality) covered by blood-based MCDs4:
Bladder
Liver
(Hepatocellular)
Breast
Lung
Colorectal
Ovarian
Esophageal
Pancreatic
Stomach
(Gastric)
Prostate
*Disclaimer:
The two‑week timeframe is an estimate for the receipt of results, based on average waiting periods, and may vary depending on logistical and analytical factors.
The two‑week timeframe is an estimate for the receipt of results, based on average waiting periods, and may vary depending on logistical and analytical factors.
Screening isn’t always straightforward but is becoming easier to fit into how you already manage your health. Because staying on top of your health is one way to stay present for what matters.
Why people don’t always get screened
What makes this approach different
Screening can feel easy to put off or delay
A single blood draw can look for signals across multiple cancers
Not all cancers have screening guidelines and are not routinely checked for today6
An MCD test may include cancers that are not routinely screened for
Uncertainty or concerns can make screening feel overwhelming
Blood based MCD test is designed to be simple and fit into routine health checks
Finding time for appointments and preparation can be a challenge7
Most MCDs do not require pre-test preparation
It’s just a blood test
Screening isn’t always straightforward but is becoming easier to fit into how you already manage your health. Because staying on top of your health is one way to stay present for what matters.
Why people don’t
always get screened
Screening can feel easy to put off or delay
Not all cancers have screening guidelines and are not routinely checked for today6
Uncertainty or concerns can make screening feel overwhelming
Finding time for appointments and preparation can be a challenge7
What makes this
approach different
A single blood draw can look for signals across multiple cancers
An MCD test may include cancers that are not routinely screened for
Blood based MCD test is designed to be simple and fit into routine health checks
Most MCDs do not require pre-test preparation
It’s just a blood test
The Science Behind the MCD Test
Behind a simple blood draw is advanced science designed to detect subtle changes in DNA that may be associated with cancer. There are two key concepts to better understand how MCD tests work.
What is Cell free DNA (cfDNA)?
Cells in our body can release small amounts of their genetic material (DNA) into the bloodstream, known as cell-free DNA (cfDNA)8.
Cancer cells9, if present, can also release their genetic material — known as circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) — into the blood7.
One of the key ways to distinguish cancer-related DNA from normal cfDNA is through patterns such as DNA methylation, a type of chemical modification on DNA9.
From just a blood draw, an MCD test analyses these patterns to help differentiate between normal and cancer-associated DNA, and determine if cancer signals may be present13.
What is DNA methylation, and how can it help detect cancer?
Methylation is a natural chemical modification that acts as a “tag” on DNA8. Depending on where these tags are located, they can turn genes on or off.
In cancer cells, these DNA tags often differ from those found in normal cells9. For example, genes that should be active in healthy cells may be turned off by methylation, which can contribute to cancer development10,11.
By analysing these altered methylation patterns in circulating cell-free DNA (cfDNA), it is possible to detect signals that may be associated with cancer12.
In addition, methylation patterns can vary by cancer type7,10, and identifying these patterns in cfDNA may help indicate where a cancer may have originated8,11.
What Screening Means for You
For many, choosing to screen is part of how they stay present for what matters.
I want to be there as my children build their own lives.
I want to keep doing the things I enjoy, on my terms.
I want the clarity to make informed decisions about what comes next.
Because what matters isn’t just about time - it’s how you choose to live it.
Who should consider screening?
You are 45 years or older
You have not reviewed your screening plan recently
You are proactive about preventive health
Individuals without a known diagnosis of cancer
Because health isn’t just about how you feel today - it shapes the years ahead.
Take the next step in cancer screening
The best test is the one that you choose to take - so you can be there for what matters. Your health is the one investment that stays with you - across the years ahead.
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