The new way to screen for prostate cancer.

MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Basically, an MRI machine is a giant magnet that uses radio waves to take pictures of your body’s organs and structures. It’s also safe, as long as you don’t have any metallic implants. During your MRI scan, you may not wear any jewelry or clothing with metallic components.

Yes, MRI scans are safe and pain-free, provided that you don’t have any metallic implants (in which case you will not be allowed to get an MRI scan). Plus, unlike other medical imaging procedures such as CT (CAT scan) or X-ray, an MRI scan doesn’t expose you to radiation. The FDA’s website provides a comprehensive overview of MRI’s benefits.³https://ezra.to/fdamri

We’re working on it. At this time, Ezra is only offered directly to consumers, and is not covered by insurance. We’re currently in talks with health insurers to get the Ezra solution included in health plans.

Lots of ways. First, it’s more accurate. The current standard of care for prostate cancer screening is a PSA blood test, followed by a prostate biopsy if the PSA levels are elevated. A recent study concluded that if prostate biopsies were directed by MRI findings, up to 18% more cases of clinically significant cancer might be detected compared with the standard pathway of prostate biopsy for all.⁴https://ezra.to/promisstudy

Second, MRIs are painless. You’ll be in complete comfort the whole time. Last but not least, MRIs are faster. A prostate MRI scan takes less than 30 minutes, and you’ll be in and out of the imaging facility in less than an hour.

Good question. First, because as an Ezra member, you may pay a lower price. We buy MRI scanning slots in bulk from our Imaging Partners, who give us preferential rates. We pass those savings on to you.

Second, because we simplify the screening process. You won’t need to worry about a physician referral, as we take care of that for you. We send your personalized report directly to your Ezra dashboard for easy access. Your Ezra Physician will spend up to an hour with you to go through your results (compared to an average of 15 minutes in a typical clinical setting). And last but not least, your Ezra Guide will be available to answer any questions you may have, as well as guide you through the clinical pipeline whenever necessary.

Not long at all. A scan takes less than 30 minutes. You’ll be in and out of the imaging facility in less than an hour.

A number of recent studies have found that contrast-enhanced MRI sequences provide no increased benefit for the detection of prostate cancer.⁵https://ezra.to/contrast1⁶https://ezra.to/contrast2 Furthermore, a recent study has raised red flags regarding the the toxicity of gadolinium.⁷https://ezra.to/gad

The American Cancer Society recommends the following: Men with more than one first-degree family member who have had prostate cancer should start getting screened when they turn 40. Those with just one first-degree family member who has had prostate cancer should start getting screened when they turn 45. And all men at average risk, and who expect to live longer than 10 years, should get screened once they turn 50.⁸https://ezra.to/acsguidelines Furthermore, according to The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the decision to get a prostate cancer screening for men 55–69 should be an individual one, after they have spoken to a clinician.⁹https://ezra.to/uspstf

Early detection of prostate cancer is key. 5-year survival rates of localized prostate cancer is 99%. If the cancer is detected late and has spread to other parts of the body, the 5-year survival rate drops significantly to 30%.¹⁰https://ezra.to/cancerstats