Early Detection, Ezra and Galleri

Early Detection, Galleri & Ezra
Medical

When it comes to the big, bad stuff, there’s no better defense—or offense—than early detection. Maybe it’s my age, or maybe there really is something in the water (or food supply). Whatever the reason, it seems like more and more people I know—really know—are being diagnosed with devastating diseases. That’s been enough to make me rethink how I spend my healthcare dollars, stretching my insurance savings (thank you, ZocDoc!) into a deeper dive on my personal health.

Two tools I’ve explored are Galleri and Ezra.

Galleri is a groundbreaking blood test designed to detect fragments of cancer cell DNA floating around in your bloodstream. The test not only looks for the presence of these cells but can also trace them back to their organ or tissue of origin. That’s game-changing intel for your healthcare team, especially when timing is everything.

Ezra takes a different approach with full-body MRIs that scan for signs of cancer. Over the years, I’ve had more than my share of MRIs, mostly thanks to sports injuries. And yes, whenever I’ve been in the scanner, I’ve taken the opportunity to ask the technician to “zoom out” and check for anything else while they’re at it. When I hurt my shoulder, I asked them to scan my head and neck, too—because why not? But Ezra’s scans take it to the next level, deliberately searching for trouble before it makes itself known.

These tools aren’t just about peace of mind—they’re about being proactive. Here’s hoping the results are always “all clear,” but if they’re not, you’ll be glad you caught it early.