In this groundbreaking discussion, Rome talks with Dr. Ronan Kelly, Director of Scientific Discovery and Precision Medicine at Baylor University Medical Center, and Chief of Oncology for the Baylor Scott & White Healthcare System, the largest non-profit health system in Texas, spanning vast rural and urban landscapes.
Dr Kelly unveils how the visionary Texas Cancer Interception Institute is breaking down traditional barriers to empower patients with precision medicine insights, ensuring early intervention, improved cancer outcomes, and a future where proactive health management is the norm.
The institute is leveraging emerging diagnostics and cutting-edge technologies, including multi-cancer early detection blood tests (MCDs), at-home cancer screenings, and advanced AI analytics. By making these powerful tools accessible through patient-centric digital platforms and smartphone integration, BSW is not just performing tests but transforming the entire cancer diagnostic journey.
Key Takeaways from this episode:
- Proactive Interception: Discover how early detection through advanced diagnostics like MCD blood tests and at-home genetic screenings is the cornerstone of the national strategy to drastically reduce cancer mortality.
- Accessible Precision Medicine: Learn about the innovative use of smartphones, AI, and patient navigators to simplify access to cutting-edge tests, and guide patients through their diagnostic journey, even from home.
- Beyond Traditional Screening: Understand the shift from relying solely on imaging to integrating circulating biomarkers (blood, urine, cheek swab tests) for detecting a wider range of cancers earlier.
