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Genomic Health to Unveil Oncotype DX Study Results at ASCO

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Global cancer research company Genomic Health, Inc. will be presenting results from eight Oncotype DX studies at American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Chicago. The results represent data pertaining to multiple tumor types including invasive breast, ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), prostate and renal cancer.

Notably, Genomic Health’s Oncotype DX portfolio of breast, colon and prostate cancer tests applies advanced genomic science to reveal the unique biology of a tumor in order to optimize cancer treatment decisions.

At the presentation, the company plans to present the SEER study of breast cancer based on recurrence score results, impact of the DCIS score adjusting for clinico-pathological features and performance of the 21-gene assay in HR+, HER2- invasive breast cancer.

Additionally, clinical outcomes of ER+ HER2-negative breast cancer, validation of the 16-gene Recurrence Score in stage III patients, analysis of intermediate-to-high genomic risk of HER2-negative early breast cancer, a 17-gene panel for prediction of adverse surgical pathology and finally association of risk of clinical recurrence and prostate cancer death with a 17-gene GPS value are going to be presented.

Per management, Genomic Health’s flagship product, the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score analyses the recurrence in invasive breast cancer and chemotherapy benefit. Additionally, the Oncotype DX Breast DCIS Score predicts the probability of recurrence in a pre-invasive form of breast cancer called DCIS. In prostate cancer, the Oncotype DX Genomic Prostate Score predicts disease aggressiveness and further clarifies the current and future risks of cancer prior to treatment intervention. Latest data provided by the company shows that with more than 750,000 patients tested in over 90 countries, the Oncotype DX line of tests have redefined personalized medicine by making genomics a critical part of cancer diagnosis and treatment.

According to a Market Research Store report, the cancer diagnostics is poised to reach a worth of $128.6 billion in 2020, at a CAGR of 7.6%. Given the rising incidence of cancer and expenditure involved in the treatment procedures, Genomic Health continues to make consistent efforts to address the issue of cancer overtreatment.

Notably, over the last three months, Genomic Health has been trading above the Zacks categorized Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry. As per the latest share price movement, the company has gained 2.4% over the past three months, compared to the 8.6% decline of the broader industry. This is because the company continues to make significant progress with its suite of cancer tests across the globe.

Zacks Rank & Key Picks

Genomic Health currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Better-ranked stocks in the broader medical sector are Luminex Corporation , Inogen, Inc. (INGN - Free Report) and Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. (AXDX - Free Report) . Notably, Luminex and Inogen sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), while Accelerate Diagnostics carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

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