My Journey and Commitment to Proactive Healthcare

 

In April 2021, at the age of 37, I was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Fortunately, testicular cancer has high treatment success rates, even in metastatic stages. This experience sparked a deep dive into researching not only my specific cancer but also the broader fields of longevity and early detection. Since 2021, I have drawn significant inspiration from experts like Peter Attia and his podcast, which features best-in-class medical specialists and researchers.

 

Part of my motivation stemmed from a lack of trust in the healthcare system. My concerns were initially dismissed by a family doctor due to the low statistical likelihood of testicular cancer, which delayed my diagnosis and treatment. This experience reinforced the importance of advocating for oneself and taking a proactive approach to healthcare.

 

In 2022, I founded the community team Proactives, which participates in the Ride to Conquer Cancer. The team raises funds to support the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto, Canada, where I received outstanding care. Princess Margaret is recognized as one of the top five cancer research institutions in the world. The team’s name, “Proactives,” was chosen to emphasize the importance of being proactive about health.

 

This website offers foundational information on screening and early detection. While related topics—such as mental health, sleep optimization, and emerging therapies—are crucial, the current focus is on providing core information to empower individuals to take charge of their health.

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About Me

 

I emigrated from South Africa to Toronto in 2013, where I share my journey with my incredible wife—the founder and CEO of HealthCasa, a rapidly growing healthcare company—and our two wonderful boys.

 

I am a business builder, having founded a private capital investment firm focused on creating companies and managing private credit and equity funds. My career began in finance, specializing in financial structuring and capital markets. I hold bachelor’s and master’s degrees in statistics and finance from the London School of Economics.

 

I am deeply committed to challenging the status quo and driving meaningful change through fact-based decision-making and first-principles reasoning.​​​​

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Jared Kalish

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