Veracyte’s Decipher Prostate Test Is Now the Only Gene Expression Test Recommended in NCCN® Prostate Cancer Guidelines
December 05 2024 - 3:05PM
Business Wire
Veracyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: VCYT), a leading cancer diagnostics
company, today announced that its market-leading Decipher Prostate
Genomic Classifier is the only gene expression test to be included
in version 1 of the 2025 NCCN* Clinical Practice Guidelines in
Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) as part of the updated “Advanced Tools”
table located in the Principles of Risk Stratification and
Biomarkers section (PROS-H) .
“The Decipher Prostate test’s performance and clinical utility
have been demonstrated in many dozens of peer-reviewed, published
studies, including analyses of samples from multiple prospective,
Phase 3 clinical trials, making it the most validated test of its
kind for prostate cancer,” said Phil Febbo, M.D., Veracyte’s chief
scientific officer and chief medical officer. “We believe the
Decipher Prostate test’s unique status in the NCCN guidelines stems
from the evidence generated through our commitment to research and
our numerous collaborations with leading prostate cancer
researchers around the world.”
The Decipher Prostate test is a whole-transcriptome-derived,
22-gene signature that clinicians use to help assess the likelihood
of a prostate tumor progressing to metastatic disease. Armed with
this information, the clinician may recommend less-intensive or
earlier, more-intensive treatment for the patient.
“The Decipher Prostate test is already the most widely used
molecular test in prostate cancer. We believe its unique status in
the updated NCCN guidelines will help make it more accessible to
even more patients,” said Marc Stapley, Veracyte’s chief executive
officer. “This milestone also further reinforces the power of our
Veracyte Diagnostics Platform. This novel, data-driven approach
enables us to continuously develop high-performing, well-validated
tests like Decipher Prostate that are transforming care for
patients facing cancer.”
About Decipher Prostate
The Decipher Prostate Genomic Classifier is a 22-gene test,
developed using RNA whole-transcriptome analysis and machine
learning, that helps inform treatment decisions for patients with
prostate cancer. The test is performed on biopsy or surgically
resected samples and provides an accurate risk of developing
metastasis with standard treatment. Armed with this information,
physicians can better personalize their patients’ care and may
recommend less-intensive options for those at lower risk or
earlier, more-intensive treatment for those at higher risk of
metastasis. The Decipher Prostate test has been validated in many
dozens of published studies involving more than 100,000 patients
and is the only gene expression test to be included in the most
recent NCCN® Guidelines* for prostate cancer. More information
about the Decipher Prostate test can be found here.
About Veracyte
Veracyte (Nasdaq: VCYT) is a global diagnostics company whose
vision is to transform cancer care for patients all over the world.
We empower clinicians with the high-value insights they need to
guide and assure patients at pivotal moments in the race to
diagnose and treat cancer. Our Veracyte Diagnostics Platform
delivers high-performing cancer tests that are fueled by broad
genomic and clinical data, deep bioinformatic and AI capabilities,
and a powerful evidence-generation engine, which ultimately drives
durable reimbursement and guideline inclusion for our tests, along
with new insights to support continued innovation and pipeline
development. For more information, please visit www.veracyte.com
and follow the company on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter) at
@veracyte.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements,
including, but not limited to our statements related to our belief
that the Decipher Prostate test’s unique status in the NCCN
guidelines stems from the evidence generated through our commitment
to research and our numerous collaborations with leading prostate
cancer researchers around the world. Forward-looking statements can
be identified by words such as: “appears,” “anticipate,” “intend,”
“plan,” “expect,” “believe,” “should,” “may,” “will,” “enable,”
“positioned,” “offers,” “designed,” "ultimately," and similar
references to future periods. Actual results may differ materially
from those projected or suggested in any forward-looking
statements. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, which
could cause actual results to differ materially from our
predictions, and include, but are not limited to the potential
impact the Decipher Prostate test can have on scientific
advancements in prostate cancer and, in turn, patients. Additional
factors that may impact these forward-looking statements can be
found under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form
10-K filed on February 29, 2024 and our subsequent Quarterly
Reports on Form 10-Q. Copies of these documents, when available,
may be found in the Investors section of our website at
https://investor.veracyte.com. These forward-looking statements
speak only as of the date hereof and, except as required by law, we
specifically disclaim any obligation to update these
forward-looking statements or reasons why actual results might
differ, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise.
Veracyte, the Veracyte logo, and Decipher are registered
trademarks of Veracyte, Inc., and its subsidiaries in the U.S. and
selected countries.
* National Comprehensive Cancer Network. NCCN makes no
warranties of any kind whatsoever regarding their content, use or
application and disclaims any responsibility for their application
or use in any way.
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