Imagine if you could detect risk factors that may indicate a potential heart attack years before it happens or help detect cancer at an earlier stage. This isn't science fiction – it's the reality of advanced medical technology today. The stage at which cancer is discovered makes a big difference. The five-year survival rate for women with Stage I breast cancer is 100 per cent, while for Stage IV breast cancer it drops to just 23 per cent.

State-of-the-art technology may help enhance how we detect and assess health risks. By analyzing vast amounts of health data in ways that weren't possible before, advanced preventive health systems may help give us new insights to understand our risks better and take proactive steps to enable healthier and longer lives.

The benefits of advanced technology in healthcare

• Earlier risk detection: Timing can be the difference between a condition developing or being prevented entirely. By example, advanced imaging technology can identify the presence of plaque in the arteries in apparently healthy individuals, with research showing that 63 per cent of asymptomatic adults aged 40 to 54 had detectable arterial disease before any symptoms appeared. This early identification of cardiovascular risk allows for preventive interventions through lifestyle changes or medications years before a heart attack or stroke might occur, demonstrating how advanced technology enables true risk detection rather than just earlier disease treatment.
  
  
• Timely condition detection: The earlier a condition is detected, the more treatment options you have available. For example, colon and rectal cancers have a five-year survival rate of over 90 per cent when caught at Stage I, but this declines dramatically to just 12 to 16 per cent at later stages. Many diseases that are fatal in late stages are highly treatable when caught early.
  
  
• Personalized treatment: Advanced technology may help physicians choose effective treatments based on your unique genetic makeup and disease characteristics. This means your treatment plan is tailored specifically to you, not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Discover your complete health picture with a Precision Health Longevity assessment* — Canada’s most comprehensive preventive health assessment, exclusive to TELUS Health

Your complete health story comes together to support your unique health goals and help you live a healthier, longer life through:

• Earlier detection of health risks*: Your assessment combines advanced whole-body MRI, DEXA bone density scanning, extensive lab analysis, Oura Ring sleep and wellness monitoring and genetic testing to help detect risks for hundreds of health conditions earlier, improving your chances of successful intervention.
  
  
• Convenient comprehensive health insights: Your personal digital dashboard integrates all your health information into one complete view, creating your Digital Twin. The intelligent search feature helps you navigate your complex health data, allowing you to ask questions and receive guidance on specific information from your assessment. For example, search "diabetes" and you’ll be shown relevant health markers and how your results compare to healthy ranges. If several markers look concerning, you’ll receive support to understand what to discuss further with your physician.
  
  
• Personalized guidance and post assessment support: You’ll receive individualized care that combines cutting-edge technology with expert clinical guidance, giving you tailored recommendations that fit your specific health needs and goals. Our team will help you understand your results with confidence and provide clear direction on next steps, including coordinating directly with your family physician when needed.

* This service is available exclusively at our TELUS Health Care Centre in Calgary.

* The Precision Health Longevity assessment is for informational and educational purposes only. While it may detect potential health risks, it cannot detect or prevent all risks and conditions. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health practitioner with any questions you may have regarding diagnosis or treatment of a medical condition.