WHY EARLY DETECTION IS IMPORTANT
of cases are increasingly shifting younger; 1 in 5, or 30% of new diagnoses, are in people under 55.2
of people with colon cancer
have no family history.3
Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in people under 50.4
Most insured patients pay $0*
Our goal is to keep Cologuard® accessible to as many patients as possible. See whether your insurance is in-network now.
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WHY THE COLOGUARD PLUS TEST
Made for individuals 45+ at average risk, the Cologuard Plus test stands out for its ease of use and proven effectiveness. Collect a sample in a few minutes.5
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Colonoscopy | FIT Fecal Immunochemical Test |
FOBT Fecal Occult Blood Test |
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Any noninvasive test with a positive result will need a follow-up colonoscopy.
†FOBT requires changes to diet or medication10
¶Indicated for the detection of fecal occult blood11
§§Mobile phlebotomy may be available to collect a blood-based test sample at home with assistance from a medical professional12
#Current FDA-approved CRC blood test does not detect 87% of precancerous lesions9
THE STORY BEHIND THE TEST
Cologuard Plus helps find colon cancer in its early stages, when it is more treatable.
AN FDA-APPROVED CHOICE
HOW TO GET THE COLOGUARD PLUS TEST
Answer a few questions, and one of our telehealth providers can prescribe Cologuard Plus for you.
Your health care provider can prescribe Cologuard Plus at any time. Our discussion guide makes starting those conversations easy.
If you’ve discussed Cologuard Plus with your health care provider in the past and believe it may have been ordered for you, please call Exact Sciences Laboratories at 1-844-870-8870.
Telehealth may be offered by your health care provider.
Telehealth providers may charge a fee for their services associated with the consultation. Telehealth providers operate independently from Exact Sciences and Exact Sciences Laboratories. Only orders from licensed health care providers are accepted.
Cologuard Plus is for adults 45 years of age and older who are at average risk for colon cancer. It is not a replacement for colonoscopy in high-risk individuals.
Cologuard Plus uses advanced stool technology to detect DNA and blood cells released from altered cells. It can detect both colon cancer and precancer.
In a study that included a subset of nearly 19,000 average-risk patients aged 45-86, Cologuard Plus detected 95% of Stage I to IV colon cancers. In a subset of 20 adults aged 45-59, Cologuard Plus detected 100% of all colon cancers.1
If you’re 45+ and at average risk for colon cancer, there are two easy ways to request Cologuard Plus: online or through your health care provider. Either way, we’ll deliver your prescribed kit right to your door.
Cologuard Plus is the next-generation, FDA-approved version of Cologuard, designed to detect both colon cancer and precancer. Based on a subset of 18,911 average-risk patients aged 45-86 years from a prospective, multicenter study, the Cologuard Plus test offers1:
The Cologuard Plus test detects blood and the DNA cells released from altered cells. It can detect both colon cancer and precancer.
Yes the Cologuard Plus test is FDA-approved to detect colon cancer and precancer.
Your kit comes with easy-to-follow, step-by-step sample-collection instructions. You can also download our Patient Guide or watch our how-to videos.
One of the most common myths and misconceptions is that you only need a screening if you’re experiencing symptoms like pain or bleeding. In reality, early-stage colon cancer is often a silent disease with no warning signs at all.1
The goal of screening is to find precancerous polyps before they turn into something serious, or to catch cancer when it’s small and highly treatable. Waiting for symptoms often means the disease has already progressed.
In a study that included nearly 19,000 average-risk patients aged 45-86, Cologuard Plus detected 95% of Stage I to IV colon cancers. In a subset of 20 adults aged 45-59, Cologuard Plus detected 100% of all colon cancers.1
The Cologuard Plus test is included on a wide range of insurance plans for eligible patients. Coverage can vary, check your insurance and which test is covered today.
To check if it’s available under your plan, use our insurance lookup tool.
