The way we approach cancer is about to change forever
Cancer has been around for thousands of years, with the first description of the disease found on a papyrus scroll in ancient Egypt around 3000 BC. Despite improvements in treatment methods over the past 5,000 years, there is still no cure, and cancer remains the second-leading cause of death in the U.S. Early-screening tests are currently available for only five types of cancer, and each test screens for only one type at a time.
The Galleri Multi-Cancer Early Detection Test is a groundbreaking technology that can detect more than 50 types of cancer through a simple blood draw. The test’s performance is supported by large clinical studies involving over 20,000 participants from diverse backgrounds.
So how does it work? All cells — including cancer cells — shed fragments of DNA into the bloodstream. Galleri uses the power of next-generation sequencing and machine-learning algorithms to detect and localize these small amounts of circulating cell-free DNA in the blood.
With this approach, Galleri can not only detect cancer signals in the blood, but predict the cancer signal origin, or where the cancer signal may be coming from in the body, to guide a diagnostic evaluation.
The Galleri test does not detect all cancers and should be used in addition to guideline-recommended cancer screening, such as mammography, colonoscopy, prostate specific antigen (PSA), or cervical cancer screening. It is recommended for use in adults with an elevated risk of cancer, such as those aged 50 or older.
Guideline-recommended screening tests are critical and save lives, however approximately 71% of all cancer deaths are caused by cancers that lack routine recommended screening today, and new tests are needed that can effectively detect multiple types of cancer in early stages, when it can be cured.
The Galleri test aims to transform cancer care by detecting 50+ cancers at earlier stages, when treatment is more likely to be effective.
Galleri is Now Available at FreedomDoc Zionsville
To learn more about the Galleri test, feel free to reach out to us at 317-936-3970 or email us at [email protected].
Schedule a complimentary meet-and-greet appointment with Dr. Boyer below.
Ana Boyer, D.O.
Family Medicine
FreedomDoc Zionsville
(317) 936-3970
114 N Main Street
Zionsville, IN 46077
Disclaimer: This post is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a licensed medical professional.
