Guardant Blog

September 11, 2023

Patient Choice: A Critical Piece of Shared Decision Making

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer death in the United States. However, it is also one of the most preventable and treatable cancers if detected early through screening

August 5, 2023

5 Misconceptions about CRC

Because of its widespread impact, it is important to be aware of some key facts – and misconceptions. Here are 5 common misconceptions about this cancer.

July 13, 2023

Health Equity in Clinical Trials: Patient Navigation Plays an Integral Role

Clinical trials are a critical step in developing new treatments and medications and a crucial tool for evaluating the safety and efficacy of existing treatments.

May 2, 2023

Why 80% in Every Community Matters

During my first semester in college, I took one of the most difficult exams of my life thus far. As my professor passed back our graded tests, he mentioned the average was 90%. But when he handed me my exam – my heart sank as I realized I received a 68% – a ‘D’. In a class of hundreds of students, I felt isolated, while most of my colleagues celebrated. Although the 90% average was an important way of representing the class data, it did not tell the whole story – particularly, the story of individuals such as myself who did not do well. This concept is not just seen in school – it can also be seen in other areas, such as in healthcare.

April 3, 2023

Cancer Screening by the PCP: Advanced Practice Provider or Physician?

Screening saves lives. The first conversation most people will have around screening is with a Primary Care Provider (PCP). Now, when you read or hear the words PCP do you think of a physician or another form of provider?

March 2, 2023

The Woman’s Impact on Colorectal Cancer Screening

March is a month to celebrate. A month to celebrate women and a month to celebrate the progress we have made in Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Screening. President Bill Clinton declared March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in 2000, while Congress declared March as Women’s History month in 1987.8,9 Today, we celebrate by looking at the evolving role of the Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) and its impact on CRC Screening, both of which are very near and dear to my heart. As a clinician, I provide healthcare to women where screening for colorectal cancer is a key preventive measure.

February 6, 2023

Can Social Media Find Cancer? One Click – One Life Saved

The average person will spend 5.7 years on social media during their lifespan. That means 2 hours and 25 minutes every single

January 11, 2023

Debunking 5 Myths Associated with Blood-Based Cancer Screening

Cancer screening tests are very different from hereditary cancer tests. To understand this clearly, we first need to understand the difference between a screening test and a diagnostic test. A screening test is usually done to detect diseases in individuals who do not have any symptoms.

December 1, 2022

The importance of cancer screening and closing the “COVID-induced screening gap”

In this post, we will discuss the basics of cancer screening, with a focus on general population screening, and work that has been implemented to improve screening rates.

November 21, 2022

Progress in Lung Cancer, Yet Barriers Remain

Lung cancer remains one of the most feared cancers, for good reason: Formerly diagnosed at a late stage with rapid progression to death, lung cancer has a legacy of pain, sadness and loss that has impacted so many families over decades.