Exact Sciences Support for Greater Colorectal Cancer Screening 

Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths among men and women combined in the U.S. [1] With the most vulnerable patient populations often going unscreened for colon cancer,[2] half of premature colon cancer deaths are due to racial/ethnic, socioeconomic and geographic inequalities. [3] Exact Sciences is committed to working at the community level to address disparities in colon cancer screening and meet people where they are, making our tests more accessible.

As part of this effort, Exact Sciences is proud to award $525,000 to eight federally qualified health centers as part of the Funding Opportunities for CRC Screening Uptake Strategies (FOCUS) program. Launched in June, the FOCUS program will continue throughout the year, allowing community organizations to apply for grant funding to expand access to colorectal cancer screening and create affordable pathways to follow-up diagnostic care.

“Exact Sciences is energized by the call to action within the Biden Administration’s Cancer Moonshot plan and recognizes the important role our company can play in defeating cancer,” said Dr. Durado Brooks, deputy chief medical officer, Screening at Exact Sciences. “Through our new national FOCUS program, we’re committed to expanding equitable access to early detection and reducing barriers to cancer care within our communities.”

These eight awardees will receive funding to continue their work towards reducing barriers to colorectal cancer screening and addressing health equity.

Awardees

Access Community Health Center

Madison, WI

AtlantiCare Health Services

Atlantic City, NJ

Community HealthCare Network, Inc

New York, NY

Angeles Community Health Center

Los Angeles, CA

Mariposa Community Health Center

Santa Cruz County, AZ

Mount Sinai Internal Medicine Associates

New York, NY

Mountain Park Health Center

Phoenix, AZ

San Joaquin Health Center

Stockton, CA