early detection cancer screening
Get ahead of health risks with early detection for more than 50 types of cancers and chronic conditions.
The benefits
Get ahead of chronic disease
Early-detection screenings empower you to get ahead of health risks before symptoms even appear, allowing you to take proactive control over your health and your future.
Assess your health risks
Get a comprehensive view of your current health state and future risks. Our early-detection screening options identify 50+ types of cancer and a range of chronic conditions, including stroke & Multiple Sclerosis.
Get peace of mind
Gain peace of mind with scans that detect hidden symptoms and monitor potential risks related to your genetics and health history, empowering you to make proactive choices for a healthier future.
At Extension Health, we offer access to two distinct early-detection screens. Scroll to discover the right test for you.
Whole-body mri scan
by Prenuvo
Prenuvo MRI is a state-of-the-art whole-body scan that captures high-quality images without radiation. The scan uses a super-conducting magnet and diffusion weighted imaging to detect abnormal tissue density across your entire body, including all major organs.
1 in 20 scans result in a potentially life-saving diagnosis
Prenuvo detects over 500 conditions and diseases.
- Aneurysm
- Stage 1 Cancers
- Stroke
- Spinal Abnormalities
- Tumors
- Cardiac Lesion
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Aneurysm
- Stage 1 Cancers
- Stroke
- Spinal Abnormalities
- Tumors
- Cardiac Lesion
- Multiple Sclerosis
Multi-Cancer Detection Blood Test
by Galleri
Galleri’s early detection test identifies “cancer fingerprints,” or initial DNA fragments of cancer that appear in the body before the disease becomes symptomatic or detectable by conventional means.
4x higher survival rate with early detection
Only five types of cancer (breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, prostate) have recommended screening tests, but Galleri’s multi-cancer detection capability screens for early signs of more than 50 types of cancer.
- Bone Cancer
- Melanoma
- Esophagus Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Leukemia
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Melanoma
- Esophagus Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Leukemia
- Pancreatic Cancer
Common questions
Prenuvo Whole-Body MRI Scan
How much does the Prenuvo scan cost?
$2500.
What should I wear to the scan?
You will be given a set of scrubs upon arrival.
Do I have to fast before my scan?
Prenuvo recommends that you fast for 4 hours before your scan so that the machine can take the clearest images of your stomach, bowel, and gallbladder. You may drink water, tea, or black coffee before your scan.
What should I expect during my scan?
The scan takes less than an hour to complete. You'll lie on the scanner while the technician places lightweight receiver coils on your body. During the process, you can relax, listen to music, or watch a show.
Once complete, the 2,000 images captured are sent to a Prenuvo radiologist for a detailed evaluation. A detailed report of your results will be uploaded to your personal dashboard on the Prenuvo app within 5 business days.
At what age should I start whole-body MRI scans?
That’s a personal choice, as a whole-body scan at any age can be helpful. However, the incidence of cancer does increase with age, starting at around 40 years.
What is the difference between Prenuvo MRI and a Pet-CT scan?
A Pet-CT scan uses Gamma and X-ray radiation and is rarely used to screen for cancer. PET has limited use in the kidneys, ureters, and bladder because the radioactive injection is excreted through the urinary system and is highly concentrated in these areas during the scan. The Prenuvo scan does not have these issues and is more sensitive than PET-CT for tumors of the urinary system.
Who should not get a Prenuvo whole-body MRI?
Prenuvo is not recommended for the following conditions or health considerations:
– Anyone who is pregnant
– Anyone with a pacemaker
– Anyone with certain types of cochlear implants*
– Anyone with certain types of prosthetic implants*
– Anyone with certain types of neurostimulators*
*If this applies to you, we advise you to speak directly to a Prenuvo representative to share more details about your specific implant and stimulator.
Common questions
Galleri Multi-Cancer Detection Test
How much does the Galleri test cost?
$950
How does the testing work?
After you submit a request for a test through Extension Health, your Extension Health provider will request a test kit from Galleri. You will then schedule a blood draw appointment at Extension Health, and our medical team will coordinate shipping your sample to Galleri’s Grail Lab and coordinating your results review.
Who should consider the Galleri multi-cancer detection test?
The test is recommended for adults with an elevated risk of cancer, including adults over the age of 50 as this age group is 13x more likely to have cancer than adults under age 50.
Can the Galleri test detect all types of cancer?
Clinical studies show the test can detect cancer signals across 50+ different types of cancer. But not all cancer types can be detected by blood samples.
Can Galleri assess future risk of cancer?
No. Galleri only detects cancer signals present at the time of the blood draw; the test cannot predict your future risk of developing cancer.
What does it mean if a cancer signal is detected?
This result means that the test detected a signal that could indicate cancer. About 1 out of every 100 tests has a Cancer Signal Detected result. This result will also include a prediction of the tissue type or organ associated with the cancer signal, called a Cancer Signal Origin (CSO). This provides direction to your doctor on the cancer’s origin and can help guide the next steps for diagnosis.
Take your health further
Complementary services designed to enhance your whole-body health state.
plasma exchange Therapy
Plasma Exchange Therapy is a procedure that involves replacing your blood’s plasma with Albumin.
- Strengthens immunity
- Slow downs aging
- Enhances overall health
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
HBOT involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber to increase oxygenation.
- Accelerates recovery
- Reduces inflammation
- Boosts cognition
Not sure which test is right for you?
Book a consult with one of our experienced team members and they will help you get started.
References
Prenuvo
Prenuvo, prenuvo.com/. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
The Prenuvo website states that 1 in 20 scans result in potentially life-saving diagnoses. This reflects, in particular, combined prevalence of radiologically-suspected pre-cancerous/cancerous-findings or brain-aneurysms in Prenuvo’s WB-MRI screening practice.
Galleri
Schrag D, Beer TM, McDonnell CH, et al. Blood-based tests for multi-cancer early detection (PATHFINDER): a prospective cohort study. Lancet. 2023;402:1251-1260. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(23)01700-2
Klein EA, Richards D, Cohn A, et al. Clinical validation of a targeted methylation-based multi-cancer early detection test using an independent validation set. Ann Oncol. 2021 Sep;32(9):1167-77. doi: 10.1016/j.annonc.2021.05.806
American Association for Cancer Research. Cancer progress report 2023. https://cancerprogressreport.aacr.org/progress/
