Vitals & Values: Concierge Medicine of West Michigan
Science Over Hype.
Values Over Virality.
Vitals & Values is where evidence-based health meets unapologetic truth. Hosted by Dr. Lara (@lbaat), a concierge MD reshaping modern medicine, and David Roden (@Fit_DRock), a transformation coach who lost over 200 pounds and lived to tell the tale, this podcast isn’t here to go viral—it’s here to tell the truth.
Every episode dives deep into:
- 🧬 Medicine & Metabolic Health
- 🥦 Nutrition & Sustainable Weight Loss
- 🏋️♂️ Fitness & Habit Formation
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- 💭 Mental Health & Lifestyle Resets
📅 Weekly Format:
- Vitals Check – Clinical clarity from Dr. Lara
- Values in Focus – Real-world forces behind health: mindset, faith, emotions, relationships, identity, and environment
- The Honest Table – Candid convos & unfiltered guests
- The Real Takeaway – A lifestyle or mindset challenge for the week
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Vitals & Values: Concierge Medicine of West Michigan
The Future To Cancer Screening Is Here!
Summary
In this episode of the Vitals and Values podcast, hosts Dr. Lara and David Roden are joined by Lara Bagby from Grail to discuss the groundbreaking Galleri test, a multi-cancer early detection blood test. They explore the science behind cell-free DNA and methylation patterns, the test's potential to screen for over 50 types of cancer, and its implications for early cancer detection and treatment. The conversation also touches on the importance of shared decision-making in healthcare and the future of cancer screening technology.
Takeaways
- Galleri is a blood test designed to screen for multiple types of cancer using cell-free DNA.
- The test can detect over 50 types of cancer, providing a significant advancement in early detection.
- Cell-free DNA and methylation patterns are key to identifying cancer signals in the bloodstream.
- Early detection through Galleri can lead to more treatment options and better survival rates.
- The test is intended for asymptomatic individuals at increased risk, particularly those over 50.
- Galleri complements existing cancer screenings, not replacing them.
- Shared decision-making is crucial when considering the Galleri test.
- The test's accuracy for cancer signal origin is around 93%.
- Galleri is not recommended for those under 22, pregnant, or undergoing active cancer treatment.
- Grail aims to integrate Galleri into routine healthcare screenings.
