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Multi-Cancer Early Detection: A Clinical Trial Update

Multi-Cancer Early Detection: A Clinical Trial Update

Update: 2024-11-05
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Tom Beer, Chief Medical Officer of the Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) program at Exact Sciences, delves into the groundbreaking science behind MCED tests, which use advanced biomarkers for early detection of multiple cancer types. He explains who may be eligible for these tests, how to interpret results to avoid unnecessary intervention from over-detection, and the varying sensitivity levels of MCED tests across different cancers. Additionally, Tom shares insights into the Falcon trial – a major real-world study assessing a MCED test clinical performance and potential impact on early cancer detection and patient outcomes.

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Multi-Cancer Early Detection: A Clinical Trial Update

Multi-Cancer Early Detection: A Clinical Trial Update

Chadi Nabhan