The life-changing value of diagnostics
Small details tell a big story. A single diagnostic test can bring the certainty needed to improve patient outcomes and completely change the course of a person’s healthcare experience. Far from being just another healthcare category, diagnostics represent a foundational infrastructure that informs approximately 70% of medical decisions1 along a person's health, wellness or disease journey. Ultimately, these small details drive massive shifts in global health, including helping cancer survival rates jump from 49% to 70% in 50 years.2
Personal diagnostic journeys
View these real-life stories about diagnostics' role in personal health journeys:
Jeff’s story: Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
After a series of misdiagnoses, he’s now battling cognitive decline with grace and courage.
Kim’s story: An Alzheimer’s caregiver
An Alzheimer’s diagnosis is scary, but living day by day allows her to continue moving forward.
Chaniece's story: Pregnancy & preeclampsia
At 32 weeks pregnant, she was induced after experiencing common symptoms like headaches and high blood pressure.
Claudia's story: A heart attack survivor
She listened to what her body was telling her and never gave up.
Tamyra’s story: A breast cancer survivor
She stresses the importance of cancer screenings because they truly save lives.
Alesha’s story: Research nurse and lung cancer patient
She hopes her story encourages others to act quickly if they feel something is wrong, rather than ignoring it.
Featured in Politico
Politico recently published "Diagnostics: The Invisible Foundation of U.S. Healthcare," exploring the role of early detection in managing chronic diseases and supporting the country's medical infrastructure.
Diagnostic news and insights
Browse recent articles and announcements exploring the future of diagnostics:
It’s a hopeful time for patients, clinicians and labs, not only for tissue diagnostics, but for cancer diagnostics in general.
It’s a hopeful time for patients, clinicians and labs, not only for tissue diagnostics, but for cancer diagnostics in general.
Research & development efforts are ushering a range of novel diagnostic tools into the landscape of Alzheimer’s disease care and clinical research.
Research & development efforts are ushering a range of novel diagnostic tools into the landscape of Alzheimer’s disease care and clinical research.
The difference between an unnecessary preterm delivery and a life-threatening emergency can now be predicted with 79% accuracy.
The difference between an unnecessary preterm delivery and a life-threatening emergency can now be predicted with 79% accuracy.
References
- World Health Organization. Strengthening diagnostics capacity. Accessed May 8, 2026.
- American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures 2026. Accessed May 8, 2026.