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Veracyte's approach to bladder cancer testing

Understanding treatment decision-making for patients with bladder cancer

Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide. In 2023, 82,290 people in the US are expected to be diagnosed with bladder cancer, and 16,710 patients are expected to die from the disease.1 The prognosis for bladder cancer can depend on several factors, including the cancer stage and type, whether the cancer is high- or low-grade, the patient’s general health, and more.2

These factors can also influence which treatment option may be best for a patient. Treatment may include immunotherapy, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, or a combination of therapeutic approaches.3 While deciding between treatment options can be complex, advances in genomic technology and testing can help physicians better determine the best path forward for their patients.

~82K

people in the US are estimated to be diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2023.1

~17K

deaths from bladder cancer are estimated to occur in the US in 2023.1

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Identifying unmet needs through listening and collaboration

Veracyte collaborates closely with leading researchers and treating physicians in bladder cancer to gain insights into the molecular underpinnings of the disease to help address unmet clinical needs. Through this engagement, we learned that different bladder cancers behave differently based on their molecular subtype. By leveraging advanced genomic technologies, we determined that we could classify bladder cancer tumors into molecular subtypes to help clinicians better develop tailored treatment plans for their patients.

For clinicians, molecular classification of bladder cancer is needed for selecting appropriate treatments and doing everything in our power to improve outcomes and reduce the burden on our patients in their battle against bladder cancer.”

Sima P. Porten, M.D., M.P.H.

Associate Professor, Department of Urology, UCSF Medical Center

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The Decipher Bladder Genomic Classifier helps physicians and their patients with bladder cancer navigate complex treatment decisions. The Decipher Bladder test uses whole-transcriptome analysis and machine-learning technology to classify bladder tumors into five molecular subtypes, each with distinct biological characteristics. Armed with this information, physicians may better guide bladder cancer treatment decisions for their patients.

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REFERENCES

  1. Bladder Cancer: Statistics. Cancer.Net. Published March 2023. Accessed August 28, 2023. https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/bladder-cancer/statistics

  2. Bladder Cancer Prognosis and Survival Rates. National Cancer Institute. Published April 27, 2023. Accessed August 28, 2023. https://www.cancer.gov/types/bladder/survival

  3. Bladder Cancer. Mayo Clinic. Published April 19, 2022. Accessed August 28, 2023. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bladder-cancer/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20356109

The Decipher Bladder Genomic Classifier is available in the US as part of Veracyte’s CLIA-validated laboratory developed test (LDT) service. This test has not been cleared or approved by the FDA.

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