Exact Sciences Cor
About EXACT Sciences Corporation
Exact Sciences Corporation is a molecular diagnostics company focused on the early detection and prevention of some of the deadliest forms of cancer. The company has developed an accurate, non-invasive, patient-friendly screening test called Cologuard for the early detection of colorectal cancer and pre-cancer. The company is currently working on the development of additional tests for other types of cancer, with the goal of becoming a leader in cancer screening and diagnostics. Exact Sciences currently has two of the brands in cancer diagnostics, Cologuard and Oncotype DX. Cologuard Test: This is a non-invasive stool-based DNA screening test that utilizes a multi-target approach to detect DNA and hemoglobin biomarkers associated with colorectal cancer and pre-cancer. Oncotype DX: Genomic Health's first product, the 21-gene Oncotype DX breast cancer test is used to predict the likelihood of cancer recurrence, patient survival within 10 years of diagnosis and chemotherapy benefit for early-stage patients.
