
Early Detection vs. Late-Stage Costs: The Price of Waiting
When it comes to cancer, timing is everything—and the difference between catching it early or waiting too long can cost more than money. It can cost your life. According to the American Cancer Society, people diagnosed with localized (early-stage) colorectal cancer have a 5-year survival rate of 91%, compared to just 14% when the disease has spread to distant organs. Similar survival gaps exist across other types of cancer, from breast to lung to prostate. (Source: cancer.org) So why do