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Get ahead of cancer with the Cancerguard® test

Peace of mind starts with a single blood test that helps detect cancer, even aggressive and hard-to-find types, before symptoms appear.

  • For ages 50-84 with no known cancer in the last 3 years1
  • The Cancerguard test is designed to detect more than 50 cancer types and subtypes.2
  • Can detect cancers with no screening options that cause ~70% of cancer deaths1
  • Detected 1 in 3 early stage cancers in a clinical study1
  • $689, HSA/FSA eligible*
Request Cancerguard
$689, HSA/FSA eligible*

Peace of mind starts with a single blood test that helps detect cancer, even aggressive and hard-to-find types, before symptoms appear.

  • For ages 50-84 with no known cancer in the last 3 years1
  • The Cancerguard test is designed to detect more than 50 cancer types and subtypes.2
  • Can detect cancers with no screening options that cause ~70% of cancer deaths1
  • Detected 1 in 3 early stage cancers in a clinical study1
  • $689, HSA/FSA eligible*

Many cancers are detected too late to be effectively treated

Cancerguard is designed to complement standard cancer screening, and give you the early insight you need to make more confident decisions.
~70% of cancer deaths occur in cancers without screening options1
Only 4 out of dozens of cancers currently have screening guidelines3
Only 1 in 7 cancers are detected through screening, that’s just 14%‡,5

Helps find it early

Give yourself the best chance to fight cancer by finding it in its early stages — when it's easier to treat.

42%

reduction in stage IV cancer incidence with supplemental Cancerguard testing†

Helps find the most aggressive

Catch the deadliest and most aggressive cancers that often aren't diagnosed until symptoms appear.1

6+

Cancerguard helps detect hard-to-find cancer, including 6 of the deadliest cancers1

Helps find more cancers

Many cancers don’t have screening options. With a simple blood draw, Cancerguard helps detect multiple types of cancer that make up at least 80% of all cancer diagnoses in the US1 including:

  • Lung and bronchus
  • Breast‖
  • Colon and rectum
  • Uterus
  • Kidney
  • Head and neck
  • Pancreas
  • Prostate‖
  • Cervix
  • Bladder and urinary
  • Stomach
  • Esophagus
  • Liver and bile duct
  • Ovary
  • Anus
  • Thyroid
  • Vulva
  • Small intestine
  • Non-Hodgkins lymphoma
  • Testes

‖ The Cancerguard test is not indicated for breast and prostate cancer screening, however it may detect these cancers. The performance characteristics of additional cancer types that may be detected by the test is unknown. This test is not a replacement for existing recommended cancer screening or diagnostic modalities for cancer.

Is Cancerguard right for you?

Peace of mind starts with early detection

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Designed for those most likely to benefit.

Cancer status
No known cancer in the last 3 years
Recommended age
50-84
Cancer status
No known cancer in the last 3 years
Recommended age
50-84

You can also talk to your doctor to see if Cancerguard is right for you based on:

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Your habits and environment

If you have increased risk factors such as smoking, alcohol use, or obesity.
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Your medical and family history

Certain conditions# raise your cancer risk. It's important to stay on top of screening.
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If you are 3+ years post a cancer diagnosis

Help screening for a second primary cancer with multi-cancer early detection testing.

Searching for signals of cancer in your cells

  • Cancerguard detects signals of cancer within the body.
  • Helps provide insight before symptoms ever appear.
  • Our multiple biomarker approach looks at protein and DNA to detect cancer earlier — when it matters most.
Get actionable results

Negative or positive. That’s it.

Cancer can be intimidating — understanding your results doesn’t have to be. No jargon, just clear insight to help you move forward with confidence.
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Two weeks to get results

Results typically take just two weeks for our lab to process.
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Easy to understand

Your report is specifically designed to help you and your doctor determine your next steps.8
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Follow up care support

If your results are positive, we'll help guide you through next steps, and may reimburse you for follow-up imaging or other scans if you qualify.

Committed to detecting cancer earlier

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We launched the Cologuard® test in 2014 — and have been a pioneer in cancer screening innovation for over two decades.
We’ve partnered with respected institutions since 2016 and in most of our major studies of Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) technology.9
With over two decades of experience helping millions navigate life-changing cancer diagnoses, Exact Sciences is redefining cancer screening with Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) testing.

Peace of mind is closer than you think

HSA/FSA eligible
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