How Cancerguard® Detects Cancer Early | Blood-Based Multi-Cancer Detection Test for Patients

How it works

Detect microscopic changes occurring within your body.

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The Cancerguard^® test screens for dozens of cancers with a simple blood draw and provides insight that’s easy to understand — and act on. Here’s how it works.

Normal cells regularly release a small amount of healthy DNA and protein into the bloodstream.1

If cancer is present in the body, the cancer releases unhealthy DNA or other markers into the bloodstream too.1

Cancerguard identifies these DNA and protein markers in the blood — which helps find cancer earlier, when it is more treatable.1

Getting your test

Request your test

The Cancerguard test is available by requesting online through telehealth or your doctor can order one for you

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Have your blood sample taken

The Cancerguard test makes it easy to get screened. Depending on how you obtained your test (online through a telehealth provider or through your doctor), there are a few ways you may get your blood sample taken, including:

At your doctor’s office
At a hospital or health system location
At an approved lab near you
At home — with a visiting phlebotomist who comes to you

Your results are ready in 2 weeks

Your sample will be analyzed by Exact Sciences Laboratories

Review with your doctor and plan next steps

Your doctor will work with you to make an informed plan to move forward

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Most tests will come back negative for cancer signals, but if your test result comes back positive, we’re here to help you.2

We’ll connect you with a Care Navigator to help guide you through your next steps.3
Depending on your situation, You may be eligible for up to $6,000 reimbursement for non-covered imaging costs to help reduce the financial impact.*3

* Patients must apply. Eligibility depends on program qualifications and is not guaranteed. The program will not reimburse any covered imaging costs, including copay, coinsurance and/or deductible amounts determined by insurance. For more information patients should contact to apply, call 1-844-870-8870.

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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.2 We’re the proud makers of: