Cancer Is Striking Earlier -- Superpower and GRAIL Are Partnering to Expand Early Detection
Partnership expands access to breakthrough blood-based cancer screening into
Superpower's comprehensive health check and personalized plans.
Cancer is changing — screening has to change with it
Cancer remains the second leading cause of death in
At the same time, cancer patterns are shifting. Early-onset cancers (diagnosed before age 50) have increased nearly 80% globally since 1990, with projections suggesting continued growth in the years ahead. This shift has underscored a broader reality: cancer often begins long before it is clinically detected, yet our screening systems have largely remained unchanged.
The early detection gap
Today's cancer screening standards address only a fraction of the problem. Recommended screening exists for just five cancer types, and as a result, nearly 86% of cancers are not caught by standard screening tests such as mammograms, colonoscopies, and PSA tests. Most cancers are still detected only after symptoms appear, often after disease has progressed.
With a disease this prevalent, the question is unavoidable: Why hasn't detection caught up?
"We treat red lights, not yellow ones," said
Expanding the early warning system
Through this partnership, Superpower members nationwide will have access to the Galleri test, a first-of-its-kind, clinically validated blood test that can detect a signal shared by more than 50 cancer types, including many of the deadliest cancers that lack recommended screening. The test also predicts the cancer signal origin, helping guide efficient diagnostic workup.
Recent data from GRAIL's PATHFINDER 2 study — the largest
Beyond the test: integrated health intelligence
Unlike standalone screening services, Superpower integrates the Galleri test into its preventative health platform. Members receive not just test results, but contextual interpretation alongside their 100+ biomarker panel, AI-powered insights, and access to care teams.
"A test result without context creates anxiety, not action," said
Implications for employers and benefits leaders
For employers, the partnership addresses a critical gap in population health management. Cancer diagnoses often appear suddenly in claims data, long after the window for early intervention and screening has closed. By offering multi-cancer early detection alongside comprehensive biomarker testing, employers gain visibility into emerging risks before they become high-cost events.
Superpower's enterprise offering positions the Galleri test within a broader early warning system — identifying health risk signals that traditional benefits programs miss.
A new standard for proactive care
"We're witnessing the beginning of a transformative era for cancer screening," said
Availability
The Galleri test is available as an add-on through the Superpower platform. The test requires a prescription, is recommended for adults with an elevated risk for cancer such as those aged 50 or older, and should be used in addition to recommended single-cancer screening tests. Members can complete the blood draw through Quest Diagnostics' nationwide network of approximately 3,000+ patient access points and at home or at the office.
About Superpower
Superpower is your home for health that combines comprehensive biomarker testing (100+ markers), AI-powered insights, and clinical care teams to help people understand and optimize their health. Superpower members receive personalized action plans that evolve with their biology, supported by 24/7 access to an AI health companion, human clinical team and marketplace for more. For further information, visit www.superpower.com.
About GRAIL
GRAIL is a healthcare company whose mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. GRAIL is focused on alleviating the global burden of cancer by using the power of next-generation sequencing, population-scale clinical studies, and state-of-the-art machine learning to detect and identify multiple deadly cancer types in earlier stages. The Galleri multi-cancer early detection test is a proactive tool to screen for cancer. With a simple blood draw, the Galleri test can identify DNA shed by cancer cells, which can act as a unique "fingerprint" of cancer. The Galleri test has not been cleared or approved by the
Important Safety Information: The Galleri test is recommended for use in adults with an elevated risk for cancer, such as those age 50 or older. The Galleri test does not detect all cancers and should be used in addition to routine cancer screening tests recommended by a healthcare provider. The Galleri test is intended to detect cancer signals and predict where in the body the cancer signal is located. Use of the test is not recommended in individuals who are pregnant, 21 years old or younger, or undergoing active cancer treatment. The Galleri test has not been cleared or approved by the
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