What is the cost-benefit of OncuraKit at $995?
The cost-benefit of OncuraKit should be evaluated against the cost of late-stage cancer treatment. The average cost of treating Stage IV cancer ranges from $150,000 to $800,000 or more, depending on cancer type and treatment duration. Stage I cancer treatment (typically surgery alone) averages $15,000–$50,000 and has much higher success rates. If OncuraKit prevents even one late-stage cancer diagnosis through early detection, it saves hundreds of thousands of dollars in treatment costs and — far more importantly — saves a life or adds years of quality life. For individuals, $995 represents a meaningful investment but is comparable to other routine preventive health spending (annual gym memberships, dental care, premium health insurance). For employers, bulk OncuraKit pricing compared to the cost of one catastrophic cancer treatment claim on their health plan makes the economic case compelling.