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Ex vivo testing that shows which drugs the tumor actually responds to, before committing to one

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Ex vivo testing that shows which drugs the tumor actually responds to, before committing to one. OpenCancer pre-fills the SageMedic intake from your records and carries your consent, so nothing gets retyped and nothing moves without your say-so.

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Why SageMedic exists

SageMedic runs the SAGE Oncotest: your live tumor tissue is tested against multiple FDA-approved drugs and combinations in a CLIA-certified laboratory, so your oncologist can see which treatments your specific cancer responds to. Available nationwide, with international samples accepted.

I know from my experience with my father that these are not easy times. That is why I gave up my day job at UCSF and started SAGE: to give patients and their oncologists a much deeper insight into which treatment is most likely to be effective for them.

Chris Apfel, MD, PhD, MBA, Chairman & CEO, SageMedic; Associate Adjunct Professor, UCSF
Results in 7-10 daysCLIA-certified laboratory · ID 05D2236809UCSF
  1. 1

    Your fresh tissue sample arrives

    From a scheduled biopsy or surgery, the sample ships to the lab and is prepared for testing.

  2. 2

    Tumor characteristics preserved

    The samples keep the key characteristics of the original tumor, so results reflect your cancer.

  3. 3

    Multiple drugs evaluated

    FDA-approved drugs and combinations are tested against the live tissue using proprietary technology.

  4. 4

    Insights reach your oncologist

    Laboratory insights arrive within 7-10 days to help support the treatment decision.

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Coverage, insurance & cost

The fastest way to know what you'll pay: check your coverage with your plan. Below is what we know about how SageMedic handles billing.

Insurance

Typically self-pay

Financial aid

Available

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Not required

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Common questions about SageMedic

How much does SageMedic cost?

SAGE Basic: $4,800 (Cytotoxicity testing with up to 6 NCCN-recommended chemotherapies. 25% discount (to $3,600) for sharing outcome data.) · SAGE Reveal: $7,200 (Cytotoxicity testing with up to 24 chemo- and targeted therapies. 25% discount (to $5,400) for sharing outcome data.) · SAGE Prevail: $9,600 (Antiproliferation testing with up to 24 chemo- and targeted therapies. 25% discount (to $7,200) for sharing outcome data.) Pricing as published through OpenCancer's connect flow; confirm current pricing when you connect.

Does SageMedic take insurance?

SageMedic is typically self-pay (most insurers treat it as not covered); financial assistance is available. Add your plan on OpenCancer to check coverage before you commit.

How does SageMedic work?

1. Your fresh tissue sample arrives — From a scheduled biopsy or surgery, the sample ships to the lab and is prepared for testing. 2. Tumor characteristics preserved — The samples keep the key characteristics of the original tumor, so results reflect your cancer. 3. Multiple drugs evaluated — FDA-approved drugs and combinations are tested against the live tissue using proprietary technology. 4. Insights reach your oncologist — Laboratory insights arrive within 7-10 days to help support the treatment decision.

How long does SageMedic take?

Results in 7-10 days

How do I connect with SageMedic?

Through OpenCancer's consented intake: enter your details once, choose exactly which records travel with the request, and sign a consent that covers this connection only. Nothing is shared without your sign-off.

Understand this before you decide

Is the SAGE Oncotest Right for You? — Patient Handout

Guide from SageMedic

Functional Profiling & CLIA Labs — Patient Overview

Guide from SageMedic

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Who this is for

Cancer types served

all solid tumors

Sample: Fresh tumor tissue (from a scheduled biopsy or surgery).

How to ask your doctor about this

Questions to bring to your oncologist. This page is general information, not medical advice.

  • Would a fresh-tissue drug-response test change my treatment plan?
  • Can we schedule my biopsy or surgery so a live sample can be sent to SageMedic?
  • Which of my options would this test help us choose between?

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