Share of Voice Overview
Reporting Date | Exact Sciences | Grail and Galleri | Guardant | Invitae | Ioniq | Natera |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023-04-13 | 67 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 7 |
2023-04-20 | 66 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2023-05-05 | 13 | 82 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
2023-05-11 | 33 | 55 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
2023-05-18 | 30 | 16 | 3 | 29 | 1 | 23 |
2023-05-25 | 55 | 12 | 20 | 8 | 0 | 4 |
2023-06-01 | 1 | 71 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
2023-06-08 | ||||||
2023-06-15 | 2 | 87 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
2023-06-22 | 2 | 93 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
2023-06-29 | 1 | 32 | 18 | 49 | 0 | 2 |
2023-07-13 | 1 | 99 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2023-07-20 | 1 | 66 | 1 | 33 | 0 | 1 |
2023-07-27 | 12 | 53 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 14 |
2023-08-03 | 40 | 28 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 11 |
2023-08-10 | 29 | 47 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
2023-08-17 | 42 | 46 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
2023-08-24 | 29 | 43 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 11 |
2023-08-31 | 37 | 29 | 18 | 9 | 0 | 7 |
2023-09-08 | 32 | 22 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
2023-09-14 | 43 | 15 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 11 |
2023-09-21 | 29 | 36 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 12 |
2023-09-28 | 31 | 36 | 21 | 10 | 0 | 4 |
2023-10-05 | 26 | 37 | 8 | 26 | 1 | 3 |
2023-10-12 | 19 | 67 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
2023-10-20 | 22 | 50 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 7 |
2023-10-26 | 54 | 24 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
2023-11-02 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 9 | 0 | 20 |
2023-11-09 | 35 | 16 | 26 | 12 | 0 | 11 |
2023-11-16 | 37 | 17 | 36 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
2023-11-30 | 29 | 30 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 15 |
2024-03-01 | 36 | 37 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
2024-04-04 | 27 | 64 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
2024-04-11 | 47 | 24 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
2024-04-18 | 43 | 33 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
2024-04-25 | 33 | 27 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 16 |
2024-05-02 | 35 | 35 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 16 |
Weekly Reports
May 02, 2024
Hello team, Please find our social listening snapshot below for 4/26 - 5/2.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice increased by 8%.
- The Galleri Test:
- An article for The Atlantic debates the benefits of Galleri and similar multi-cancer blood tests, as they are not yet fully endorsed or approved by medical authorities. The article mentions that clinical trials are still ongoing to determine if MCED tests can actually save lives.
- On Reddit, a patient receives a $900 bill for the Galleri test after their doctor ordered it without consent. HCPs and medical professionals comment that the patient should report their doctor for fraud to the medical board and insurance company. In a separate thread in r/Oncology, the aforementioned issue is discussed and individuals criticize the Galleri test.
- On X, an HCP tours the GRAIL lab and offer the Galleri test to his patients.
- OCI Insurance conducts a webinar about the Galleri test and the value it brings to life insurance sales.
- On LinkedIn, the CEO of John Hancock publishes an article about MCED testing and Galleri test, noting that John Hancock was the first life insurance carrier to offer eligible life insurance customers access to the Galleri test.
- Ahead of Mother’s Day and National Women’s Health Month, Colorado Integrative Healthcare promotes their offering of the Galleri test to patients on Instagram.
- The Northern Cancer Alliance reminds NHS-Galleri trial participants to return to the mobile clinic for their last blood samples, on X.
- Illumina:
- The FTC is receiving more complaints about healthcare companies abusing their market power to raise prices and reduce service; the Illumina-FTC case is mentioned in this article about the issue on MedPage Today.
Companies We Follow
- Exact Sciences:
- Exact Sciences publishes its 2023 ESG report.
- On Reddit, Cologuard users continue to stress the importance of getting a colonoscopy after testing positive.
- On X, users joke about Cologuard employees.
- Exact Sciences achieves a 45% containment rate with its contact center system, in a case study published by Five9.
- Guardant Health:
- Guardant’s Co-CEO and Founder, Helmy Eltoukhy, discusses the role of liquid biopsies in closing the gap in cancer care.
- The Biden Cancer Moonshot announces that Guardant Health will step up with actions to advance colorectal cancer awareness and screening in vulnerable communities.
- Natera:
- Natera launches a new cfDNA-based fetal RhD test.
- Invitae:
- The media continue to report on the sale of Invitae to Labcorp, including MedTech Dive, Dealbreaker, and MD+DI.
April 25, 2024
Hello team, Please find our social listening snapshot below for 4/19 - 4/25.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice was 27%.
- The Galleri Test:
- The San Diego Union Tribune and other regional papers syndicate the Washington Post article from last week about MCED testing and early cancer detection.
- On behalf of the NHS-Galleri Trial, Robert Rintoul, University of Cambridge & Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, discusses the significance of biomarker testing for early cancer detection in a video for VJ Oncology.
- On Instagram, Key Bridge medical clinic in Washington state hosts a Galleri Day cancer screening event. In Texas, Dexafit Houston offers the Galleri test and restorlongevity highlights the Galleri test’s 0.5% false-positive rate. Craft Concierge also promotes the test.
- In the UK, volunteers in Macclesfield return to provide their final blood samples for the the NHS-Galleri trial.
- A patient on Reddit takes the Galleri test.
- On LinkedIn, a researcher publishes an article about MCED tests and includes the Galleri test.
- Galleri Classic:
- In Golf Monthly, Hall of Famer Juli Inkster discusses her partnership with GRAIL for the Galleri Classic and her goals to raise awareness about early cancer detection.
- In an Op-Ed for Essentially Sports, the Golf Channel’s decision to air the Galleri Classic over the Ford Championship is criticized.
Companies We Follow
- Exact Sciences:
- Exact Sciences hosts its Annual Employee Awards ceremony, and shares a photo to Facebook.
- On Instagram, HCPs partner for a MedEd video about the Cologuard test.
- On Reddit, patients suggest getting a colonoscopy over the Cologuard test due to false positives. On X, HCPs debate colonoscopy vs the Cologuard test, with one person mentioning the increased accessibility/access the Cologuard test provides.
- Guardant Health:
- Guardant Health hosts a webinar exploring the current and future state of lung cancer care, in partnership with the Lung Cancer Policy Network.
- Guardant Health chooses OHMX.bio as their trusted partner to leverage their Health Infinity platform and investigate its bimodal readout towards ADC (antibody-drug conjugate) and HRD (homologous recombinant deficiency).
- The FDA Advisory Panel’s review of the Shield blood test to screen for colorectal cancer will be held on May 23rd.
- Natera:
- Natera’s VP of Operations will speak at the 29th Annual Executive War College on Laboratory and Pathology Management.
- Natera reaches a milestone of more than 200 peer-reviewed publications highlighting the company’s technology in the scientific literature.
- Invitae:
- Labcorp acquires bankrupt Invitae for $239M. Reuters, MarketWatch, US News, and the Business Journals report on the sale.
April 18, 2024
Hello team, Please find our social listening snapshot below for 4/12 - 4/18.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice increased by 9%.
- The Galleri Test:
- The Washington Post publishes an article about MCED tests, highlighting a Galleri test patient case and data from the Galleri study. Costs of other tests are discussed, including Guardant Health’s Shield and Exact Sciences’ Cancerguard. The Washington Times publishes a similar article.
- In a Case Report published on Nature.com, the Galleri test is mentioned as a test that uses machine learning to detect cancer signals across multiple cancer types.
- Clinics promote their of the Galleri test (1, 2).
- Dr Kathy Miller discusses the potential mismatch between results and conclusions from the PATHFINDER study for Medscape.
- An individual visits a Galleri test testing site in North Carolina, sharing photos on LinkedIn.
- Illumina:
- The EU approves Illumina’s plan to divest cancer test maker Grail, as reported by Reuters, MedTechDive, and BioSpace.
Companies We Follow
- Exact Sciences:
- Katie Couric posts a video about the Cologuard classic on X.
- An HCP recommends skipping the Cologuard test and going straight to a colonscopy.
- An online provider compares the Cologuard test to a colonscopy.
- Guardant Health:
- Guardant’s Shield test is included in the aforementioned Washington Post and Washington Times articles. No other major news was identified this week.
- Natera:
- A stage IV male breast cancer patient on Instagram uses Natera’s Signatera test to track tumors early. A gynecologist takes the test as well.
- The NCTN has teamed with Natera to use biomarkers in a study focused on muscle-invasive urothelial cancer (MIUC).
- Invitae:
April 11, 2024
Hello team, Please find our social listening snapshot below for 4/5 - 4/11.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice was 24%.
- Grail:
- WHO scientists question GRAIL’s plan for evaluating its multi-cancer Galleri blood test.
- GRAIL’s Dr. Eric Klein joins Dr. Charles Turck to discuss how we can utilize surrogate endpoints to evaluate the efficacy of cancer screening modalities, on the ReachMD Podcast.
- AtAACR24, BLOODPAC and panelists from Natera, GRAIL, the NCI, Guardant, Friends of Cancer Research and Dana Farber discuss risk assessment in liquid biopsy for early cancer detection.
- The Galleri Test:
- Iron Chef Cat Cora promotes taking the galleri test on Instagram, receiving nearly 250 engagements.
- The bay area offers the Galleri test for free as part of Sutter Health and the Palo Alto Medical Foundation’s (PAMF) participation in the Pathfinder 2 study, in an article published on InMenlo.
- On LinkedIn, Texas Medical & Wellness Clinic announces availability of the Galleri test. An HCP advocates for the test.
- Illumina:
- Barrons reports on the MCED landscape competition between GRAIL and Exact Sciences, despite the Illumina-Grail divestment.
- Illumina announces itsACCR24 presence on LinkedIn, accompanied by a poster presentation on RNA-Seq data on snoRNAs and their influence on cancer and plasticity phenotypes.
- Galleri Classic:
- A sponsor posts about the Galleri Classic on Instagram.
Companies We Follow
- Exact Sciences:
- Exact Sciences presents late-breaking data from its ASCEND-2 study, validating its MCED testing, atAACR24.
- Katie Couric highlights the Cologuard Classic in a video ad, in partnership with Exact Sciences.
- Golf participants of the Cologuard Classic post to Instagram.
- In a thread on X about colon health, HCPs discuss colonoscopies, as well as testing like Cologuard and its inaccuracy. A patient mentions that 2 of their friends who did the Cologuard test instead of a colonscopy were diagnosed with colon cancer.
- On LinkedIn, Mayo Clinic and Exact Sciences partner to provide genomic profiling and hereditary cancer test to patients.
- Guardant Health:
- VC firm Felicis touts Guardant Health as a portfolio company on X.
- Guardant participates inAACR, announcing its presence on X.
- Guardant sponsors the 2024 Great Colon Tour cause with Bayer.
- A byline in Healthcare Chief Executive by Guardant’s Senior VP of Global Public Affairs discusses how the company is improving diversity in its clinical trials, including ECLIPSE.
- Guardant Healths’ collaboration with The Royal Marsden to develop the Marsden360 ctDNA test is featured on PharmaTimes.
- Natera:
- A colon cancer patient mentions taking the Signatera ctDNA test on Reddit, and awaits results. In another thread, a breast cancer patients reports being tested positive after taking the Signatera test.
- Natera is named a partner ofISHLT2024.
- Invitae:
- On Reddit, a user recommends Invitae’s genetic testing.
- In a press release, Invitae Unveils New Research for Breast Cancer Patients with Variants of Uncertain Significance.
April 04, 2024
Make sure to check LinkedIn and TikTok manually and add into reporting.
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Hello team, Please find our social listening snapshot below for 3/27 - 4/4.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice was 64%—with nearly half of our total SOV about the Galleri Classic.
- Galleri Classic Highlights:
- Athlete Greg Chalmers has an enjoyable experience competing in the event; in a post on X (117K views) he mentions @GalleriClassic. A golfing analyst mentions both accounts in a post on X.
- PGA Tour Champions publishes highlights from round 2 of the Galleri Classic on YouTube. One of their posts on X, mentioning @GalleriClassic, receives 92.7k views and 525 engagements. Their post announcing Retief Goosen as the winner receives 89.7k views and 230+ engagements.
- On Instagram, sponsors, fans, and attendees post photos and videos during the Galleri Classic (1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
- On LinkedIn, John Hancock offers the Galleri test through its Vitality Program, in a post featuring commentary from golfer and Galleri Classic participant, Ernie Els. Individuals and sponsors share photos from the event to the platform (1, 2, 3, 4)
- GRAIL:
- Podcaster Dave Asprey interviews GRAIL president, Dr. Josh Ofman, about MCED and the Galleri test for the Human Upgrade Podcast. He also posts shorter clips from the interview (1, 2). A related post on Instagram receives 1.18k engagements.
- Dr. Sanjay Juneja interviews Dr. Jeffrey Venstrom from GRAIL about cancer risk factors, for his YouTube channel. A post is also published to TikTok.
- On LinkedIn, a startup executive calls out GRAIL for “directly marketing Galleri to consumers while refusing to participate in an NCI study”.
- The Galleri Test:
- On Instagram, Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky of the Valley Breast Center in NJ discusses the Galleri test to coincide with National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month—including an overview of the test, PATHFINDER study data, and FDA status. Her overall summary of the test is “promising, but not ready for prime time”. She also posts the video on her YouTube channel, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
- Other providers promote the Galleri test in posts on Instagram (1, 2, 3, 4).
- On LinkedIn, Becker’s Healthcare shares a case study highlighting the partnership between Indianapolis-based Community Health Network and GRAIL for the Galleri test.
Companies We Follow
- Exact Sciences:
- Mayo Clinic health care professionals talk about the importance of colorectal cancer screening, including the Cologuard test, in a video on YouTube.
- ForColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth, Fight Colorectal Cancer recognizes its sponsors, including Exact Sciences, Guardant, and Natera, on Instagram.
- A career investigator from The Stand up to Cancer organization’s colorectal cancer team advocates for early cancer detection in a short video. The team is supported by Exact Sciences.
- Guardant Health:
- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust highlights its new liquid biopsy test, developed by Guardant, on Instagram.
- Guardant sponsors the Colon Cancer Coalition’s 2024 Great Colon Tour with Bayer.
- Natera:
- Natera launches its MODERN trial in partnership with Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, for Urothelial Cancer.
- Patients discuss insurance issues with Natera genetic testing on Reddit.
- Invitae:
- Invitae offers free sponsored genetic testing through the Detect Muscular Dystrophy program, in celebration of World Health Day.
- Dr. Edward Esplin, clinical geneticist and Head of Clinical Trials at Invitae, participates in an ASCO Podcast about “Universal Genetic Germline Testing in Solid Tumor Cancer Patients”.
March 01, 2024
Hello team, Please find our social listening snapshot below for 2/23 - 2/29.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice was 37%.
- Grail:
- The Carolina Cancer Foundation mentions its partnership with Randolph Cloud and Associates and Grail, aimed at getting MCED approved through congress.
- An HCP who presented at Grail’s National Sales Meeting in January shares photos from the event on Instagram, advocating for MCED testing.
- The Galleri Test:
- A case study published in Becker’s Hospital Review describes how Indiana’s Community Health Network thoroughly vetted the Galleri test clinically and financially before implementing it systemwide.
- An independent outlet based in the UK covers the Galleri-NHS trials, reporting that widespread availability of the Galleri test on the NHS could still be years away as more evaluation is needed.
- The Woodland Wellness Clinic (Texas) advocates for the Galleri test in a promotional post for Cancer Prevention Month on Instagram. Another Texas-based provider hosts an open house offering the Galleri test. A Missouri-based provider promotes an online quiz to help individuals determine if they qualify for the Galleri test.
- In a Reddit thread, users discuss the Galleri test. One person reports taking the test every 18 months, while another person is advised by their doctor not to take the test because of false positives and negatives.
- Galleri Classic:
Companies We Follow
- Exact Sciences:
- GoGo Cologuard, a endless runner video game from Exact Sciences, is released along with a trailer for the game on YouTube.
- An MD from Exact Sciences discusses the significance of the ECOG-ACRIN E4112 and ADAPTcycle clinical trials, highlighting their role in individualizing breast cancer treatment decisions.
- Exact Sciences sponsors a Latino Cancer Patient Advocate Training Program.
- A studio engineer for a podcast receives an unsolicited shipment of Cologuard; the podcast’s host reports.
- Guardant Health:
- Ahead of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, A CBS affiliate in Idaho airs a segment highlighting The Shield™ test from Guardant Health, a new test that screens for colorectal cancer. An accompanying survey conducted by Harris Poll finds that “93% of primary care physicians said the largest barrier to patients completing their screening is how unpleasant colonoscopies are”.
- Guardant Health sponsors the 8th Annual Liquid Biopsy for Precision Oncology Summit.
- Natera:
- Natera’s Signatera MRD test is now covered by Medicare for ovarian and neoadjuvant breast cancer.
- On Reddit, a patient puts an ask out for oncologists who will offer the Signatera ctDNA test.
- Invitae:
- Invitae publishes an article detailing how how genetic testing can potentially improve the outcomes of patients at risk for hereditary cancer.
- The company shares a patient story to Facebook about a child with epilepsy that received Invitae’s genetic testing.
- Invitae and Natera cost concerns are shared to Reddit.
November 30, 2023
Hello team, Please find our social listening snapshot below for 11/24 - 11/30.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice was 30%
- Grail:
- The Evidence Base covers Grail’s announcement of the REACH study of MCED in the medicare population. MedScape also publishes an article, referencing other ongoing Grail research including the NHS-Galleri trial and PATHFINDER 2 study.
- The Galleri Test:
- The Galleri test is featured in a discussion on The Future of Medicine Podcast.
- The Northern Cancer Alliance promotes the NHS-Galleri trial in a post on X.
- A bay-area provider and a provider based in Ohio offer the Galleri test to patients.
- Orange County, Calif. firefighters partner with Hoag and Grail to provide the Galleri test, announced on LinkedIn.
- Illumina:
- The FTC v. Illumina case is mentioned as one of the current cases awaiting the Supreme Court’s decision in an article syndicated by Reuters.
Companies We Follow
- Exact Sciences:
- Exact Sciences partners with WayForward for a food donation drive, in a post on Instagram.
- On Reddit, users share their experiences with taking the Cologuard test.
- On LinkedIn, Exact Sciences KOLs meet to discuss strategy for the APAC region.
- An article on Yahoo! Finance reviews Exact Sciences’ financial performance from over the last decade, highlighting its screening tests.
- Guardant Health:
- Guardant Health highlights upcoming presentations using its tests, ahead of the ESMO Asia Conference, in a post on X.
- A press release is published ahead of the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, announcing upcoming Guardant presentations for its PlasmaMATCH, SOLTI-1903 HOPE, and PRAEGNANT studies.
- Natera:
- On Instagram, a patient shares an experience with the Signatera test.
- Mridula George, MD discusses The Significance of ctDNA in Predicting Recurrence and Delaying Progression in Breast Cancer Patients, including the Signatera test.
- Data from the RenaCARE study highlights how genetic testing can help address critical limitations in the current approach to diagnosing chronic kidney disease.
- Invitae:
November 16, 2023
Hello team, Please find our social listening snapshot below for 11/10 - 11/16.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice was 17%.
- An article in Interesting Engineering highlights the work that the Centre for Novostics in Hong Kong is doing to develop a low-cost $50 version of the Galleri test. TechTimes also covers the news.
- Grail’s partnership with fire departments in both Virginia Beach and Chesapeake to provide the Galleri test to its firefighters is highlighted in 13 News Now, an ABC affiliate. On LinkedIn, Grail employees promote.
- Renal & Urology News shares results from the PATHFINDER study: “Time to Cancer Diagnosis After MCED Testing in Asymptomatic Patients”.
- On Instagram, a Texas-based provider promotes its offering of the Galleri test to its patients. Optimal Medical Group promotes its upcoming screening event featuring the Galleri test.
- Grail’s Head of Marketing shares a photo to LinkedIn taken from the 20th Anniversary Hanson House Foundation fundraiser in Palm Springs.
- Dr. Joel Kahn highlights a statistic claiming that “70% of people who die of cancer, die because there is no routine screening available for their cancer”. In the caption, he promotes the Galleri test as a solution.
- On Reddit, a conversation in the main pancreatic cancer subreddit mentions the Galleri test as a solution. Another patient in the subreddit receives a negative Galleri test result, but questions its accuracy.
Companies We Follow
- Exact Sciences:
- An article in The Muse highlights Exact Sciences as a company committed to giving back.
- On LinkedIn, a webinar for Cologuard is promoted by employees. An HCP posts a PSA outlining what types of patients should not take the Cologuard test.
- Exact Sciences and Guardant are mentioned on X as Gold sponsors toNCCRT2023.
- In a Reddit thread, users discuss their disapproval of Cologuard commercials. One commenter mentions that their PCP doesn’t recommend the test due to its high rate of false positives. In another thread, a patient experiences insurance issues with the Cologuard test. Users continue to recommend the Cologuard test for mid-life checkups.
- Guardant Health:
- Reuters reports on TwinStrand Biosciences’s patent lawsuit against Guardant, awarding TwinStrand $84.3 million.
- In South Korea, Guardant launches a blood-based screening test for colorectal cancer, called Shield, as reported by BioSpectrum Asia.
- Guardant’s CIO participates in a panel at Menlo Ventures’ CxO summit, with a post promoted on LinkedIn.
- Natera:
- The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) partners with Natera and Menarini for phase III of the TREAT ctDNA trial.
- Natera and Merck partner on real-world data collaboration—Merck will utilize Natera’s real-world database to advance oncology research, as reported by Contract Pharma. Natera also publishes a post about the partnership on X.
- Invitae:
- On Reddit, a user shares a positive experience with Invitae’s genetic testing. Other users recommend Invitae’s genetic testing in discussions (1,2, 3).
- Invitae participates in a panel atSEQCEQ23, in a photo shared to X. In another post, Invitae’s Clinical Geneticist continues to promote Invitae’s Common Hereditary Cancers Panel.
November 09, 2023
Hello team, Please find our social listening snapshot below for 11/3 - 11/9.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice was 16%.
- Grail:
- Grail’s VP of Clinical Development, Dr. Eric Fung, is interviewed by the Finding Genius Podcast; the podcast promotes on Instagram and YouTube Shorts.
- On LinkedIn, a Grail employee celebrates the increased awareness of the Galleri test , resulting from presence at industry conferences throughout the year.
- The Galleri Test:
- The Galleri test is discussed on Patient Care’s video series, The Role of the Primary Care Physician in Early Cancer Detection with Blood-Based Screening: “There’s just one test currently on the market that’s available as a true liquid biopsy and preventive care and screening for cancer. And that is the Galleri test from GRAIL. This is a blood biopsy test that looks at over 50 different cancers with one blood draw.” (Episode 4: Landscape of Multi-Cancer Early Detection Tests)
- CA, the official cancer journal of the American Cancer Society, shares findings from the recent SYMPLIFY study in its latest issue.
- A new integrative and regenerative medicine clinic in Houston, Texas opens; an article on The Leader reports on the opening and mentions the Galleri test as part of the clinic’s offered services.
- Galleri Classic:
- Tickets for next year’s Galleri Classic go on sale, and the event’s packaging company promotes gift packs for the upcoming event.
Companies We Follow
- Exact Sciences:
- A cancer survivor rings the closing bell at Nasdaq in times square, with Exact Sciences and the American Cancer Society. The company’s CEO also participates, and promotes the event on LinkedIn.
- An article in MedTech Strategist about early cancer detection discusses drawbacks of the Cologuard test, including the fact that it falls short of the US government’s compliance goals.
- In a sponsored post for the NWI Times, NorthShore Health Centers advocates for Colorectal cancer screening as part of regular health maintenance, recommending the Cologuard test.
- ForGeneticCounselorAwarenessDay, Exact Sciences recognizes its own teams of genetic counselors in a post on Facebook.
- AColonCancer advocate on Instagram reshares a myth/fact post discussing whether or not the Cologuard test and Colonoscopy are both helpful in detecting polyps.
- On Reddit, a user stresses the importance of colonoscopies over the Cologuard test.
- Guardant Health:
- Guardant Health announces its participation in the upcoming Jeffries 14th Annual Global Healthcare Conference and Piper Sandler 35th Annual Healthcare Conference.
- The company advocates for the prioritization of lung health, as a founding member of the Lung Ambition coalition forLungCancerAwarenesMonth.
- Guardant partners with Zydus Lifesciences to promote the Guardant360 test within India and Nepal; the company’s AMEA division shares the press release on LinkedIn.
- Natera:
- Natera announces its phase 3 TREAT trial for early-stage ctDNA breast cancer detection with the Signatera test.
- On Reddit, users share their experiences with Natera’s genetic and cancer screening tests.
- On LinkedIn, the company promotes its upcoming webinar about prenatal diagnosis and screening.
- Invitae:
- The Invitae Common Hereditary Cancers Panel becomes FDA authorized.
- Invitae announces enhanced chemistry of its Invitae Personalized Cancer Monitoring platform to provide real-time data on therapy response, support patient prognostic stratification and enable early detection of residual disease.
November 02, 2023
Hello team, Please find our social listening snapshot below for 10/26 - 11/2.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice was 22%.
- Grail:
- On Instagram, the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance mentions Grail as a presenting sponsor to the Ovarian Cancer National Conference. The Cancer Community Clubhouse announces Grail as a Gold Sponsor.
- The Galleri Test:
- A blogger and influencer on Instagram shares their experience with taking the Galleri test, emphasizing the need to be proactive about one’s own health as they get older. An HCP, Dr. Terese Harris, offers the Galleri test to her patients.
- NewsMax summarizes recent coverage of the Galleri test from WSJ and Healthline, in a “What you need to know” article.
- Express Healthcare Management weighs the pros and cons of the Galleri test, pointing out its lack of FDA approval.
- ATNAILBA42, InsurTech Express promotes Grail’s joint presentation with Life Insurance Partnerships about the Galleri test and cancer screening.
- On TikTok, an HCP shares a video in front of the Grail headquarters, mentioning the Galleri test as a solution.
- Illumina:
- In an Op-Ed for Forbes, the FTC’s battle with Illumina is discussed within a broader conversation that challenges the FTC to rethink how they approach anti-trust and consumer protection law.
Companies We Follow
- Exact Sciences:
- The company announces its strong Q3 earnings on Facebook, as well as 2023-24 Exact Sciences sponsored athletes at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. On X, the Director of NIL Strategy for the Wisconsin Badgers also shares the sponsored athletes announcement.
- On Reddit, users share their experiences in taking the Oncotype DX test. Another user shares how Exact Sciences’ financial assistance program helped them cover costs.
- The Cologuard test is recommended in a lengthy discussion on Hackernews about the value of colonoscopies. Grail is also mentioned in the discussion.
- Guardant Health:
- Guardant Health and Flatiron Health partner to integrate genomic profiling tests into Flatiron’s electronic medical record management platform.
- The Peak Magazine interviews Guardant’s AMEA CEO about the future of cancer detection.
- Natera:
- An HCP publishes an Op-Ed in Stat about patient uncertainty surrounding cancer diagnosis, and how the Signatera test and other ctDNA assays will change the experience for patients.
- On Reddit, users discuss taking the Signatera test.
- Invitae:
- An HCP is nominated for a Heart of Genetic Counseling award on X, with Invitae sponsoring the event.
- A clinical geneticist at Invitae reshares a study on pathogenic germ line variants in patients with endometrial cancer of diverse ancestry on X.
October 26, 2023
Make sure to check LinkedIn and TikTok manually and add into reporting.
Hello team, Please find our social listening snapshot below for 10/21 - 10/26.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice was 24%.
- Grail:
- On X, an HCP shares Grail’s placement on Fortune’s 2023 Change the World List for the Galleri test.
- The Messenger publishes an article highlighting recent data from the PATHFINDER study.
- The Galleri Test:
- WSJ publishes a full story on the Galleri test. While doctors and researchers are excited by its potential for early cancer detection, there is disagreement about whether patients should use it yet. The article suggest that more data is still needed on its effectiveness before widespread patient use is recommended. An HCP on LinkedIn shares the article with mixed feedback in the comments.
- A webinar on the landscape of MCED occurs on Patient Care, where the Galleri test is mentioned as the only test on the market available as “a true liquid biopsy” solution.
- On Instagram, provider Vitalife promotes the Galleri test in conjunction withBreastCancerAwarenessMonth. Dr. Renee Young for the Young Wellness Center continues promoting Galleri test blood draws days with a Halloween theme. The Magaziner Center for Wellnes, based out of Philadelphia, shares a video highlighting a quote from Dr. Magaziner about the Galleri test.
- Illumina:
- An Op-Ed about the FTC’s Lina Kahn is published in NewsMax, an independent publication. The FTC-Illumina battle is mentioned within.
Companies We Follow
- Exact Sciences:
- Exact Sciences introduces the Cancerguard MCED test. The company makes the announcement via press release, Facebook, ahead ofESMO23.
- On X, Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News shares a photo from its recent interview with Thomas F. Imperiale, MD, discussing the next-gen Cologuard test atACG2023. Healio shares late-breaking data on the test and the BLUE-C study, presented at the event.
- A Cologuard patient on Reddit receives an expensive bill from their provider for taking the test.
- On LinkedIn, employees announce their presence atESMO23 (1, 2)
- Guardant Health:
- AtESMO23 , results from the PEGASUS study show promise for use of the Guardant Reveal test to guide treatment of colon cancer.
- A patient survivor on YouTube discusses her test results after taking the Guardant Reveal test for breast cancer during pregnancy.
- Guardant’s offices are renovated in a post on LinkedIn.
- Natera:
- AtESMO23 , updates from the GALAXY study show that the Signatera test is predictive of patient outcomes and can be potentially used to guide chemotherapy.
- On Instagram, a patient takes the Signatera test and awaits her results.
- The company is recognized on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Companies to Work for in Healthcare ranking.
- On LinkedIn, the American College of Nurse-Midwives promotes a co-sponsored webinar with Natera about Hereditary Cancer Testing.
- Invitae:
- Invitae’s AI-powered, machine learning-trained evidence modeling platform is used in a genetic testing study, shared in a post on X by an HCP employee.
- On Reddit’s r/genetics, users discuss ordering Invitae testing individually vs a doctor’s order for detecting mutations in VHL.
- On LinkedIn, Invitae supportsBreastCancerAwarenessMonth in a post about taking action against breast cancer.
October 20, 2023
Hello team, Please find our social listening snapshot below for 10/13 - 10/20.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice was 50%.
- Grail:
- Express Healthcare Management covers HCA and Grail’s collaboration to advance cancer care. The joint press release is also syndicated to Pharmaceutical Daily, BioTech 365, and Nashville Medical News. HCA promotes the collaboration on Instagram. Grail’s CEO promotes on LinkedIn.
- The Sapio podcast re-promotes its earlier episode featuring the Galleri test on Instagram.
- The Galleri Test:
- Front Line Genomics highlights the SUMMIT study, evaluating the efficacy of the Galleri test in discovering lung cancer, in an article about MCED tests.
- Dr. Renee Young for the Young Wellness Center promotes the Galleri test in a halloween-themed Instagram post. Alex Kim, M.D. at the Regenerative Medicine & Aesthetics Clinic also promotes the test.
- The University of Illinois Cancer Center announces enrollment of its older patients in the PATHFINDER 2 study, in an Instagram post.
- Wolfe Functional Medicine pre-promotes its webinar featuring the Galleri test, on outsmarting cancer and early detection on Instagram.
- On LinkedIn, the Grail booth atNSGC23 is promoted.
- Illumina:
- Carl C. Icahn has filed a lawsuit against Illumina’s former CEO and board members, alleging breach of duty, covered by Genetic Engineering and Biotech News, Bloomberg Law, and Reuters.
Companies We Follow
- Exact Sciences:
- Katie Couric Media publishes a sponsored YouTube video highlighting a patient story with the Oncotype DX test. Katie Couric shares the story on LinkedIn.
- UC Davis Health publishes a colon cancer screening with Cologuard explainer video on YouTube.
- On Reddit, users continue to recommend the Cologuard test as part of a routine checkup. In another thread, a user fearing sedation from colonoscopy is recommended the Cologuard test.
- Guardant Health:
- An informational patient video is created for The Shield cancer screening test and published on Youtube.
- On LinkedIn, news of Guardant’s plans to accelerate development of new cancer therapies in China is shared.
- Natera:
- Natera’s ongoing patent infringement lawsuit against Invitae is covered by Bloomberg Law—with Invitae asking a judge to toss Natera’s $19M patent verdict against ArcherDx. Natera’s director of ESG and sustainability will speak at the 2023 B:Civic Summit, promoted in a post on X.
- Invitae:
- Invitae’s FDA approval of its Common Hereditary Cancers Panel is covered on Instagram, Medium, and PatientWorthy.
- Invitae hires a new COO, Dr. David Sholehvar. A post on LinkedIn from the company highlights his background.
October 12, 2023
Hello team, Please find our social listening snapshot below for 10/6 - 10/12.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice increased by 30%, with the PATHFINDER 1 study being a discussion driver among the media, providers, HCPs, and individuals:
- MedPage Today outlines how the cancer screening testing process would play out in the clinic, supported by findings from the PATHFINDER 1 study.
- Provider Sutter Health publishes the study findings on its blog, along with a Galleri test patient story for Louis “Lou” Sall.
- HCP and members of the media share key findings and graphics from the study on X (1, 2, 3).
- On LinkedIn, the study is met with skepticism by a user (1, 2).
- Grail:
- Precede Biosciences’ liquid biopsy platform and its research is covered by MedCity News as the company exits stealth mode; Grail, Exact Sciences, Guardant, and Roche are cited in the article as key players in the MCED and liquid biopsy spaces.
- On LinkedIn, Grail employees promote the Galleri booth atHLTH2023 (1, 2)
- The Galleri Test:
- On Instagram, an HCP promotes the Galleri test, mentioning her father’s early cancer diagnosis from taking the test. Magaziner Center for Wellness posts a video highlighting the Galleri test as the provider announces the availability of the test to its patients.
- On LinkedIn, MassMutual employees promote its offering of the Galleri test to its policyholders.
- Illumina:
- After Reuters covers Illumina’s plan to divest Grail if it loses its US or EU court appeal, The EU orders Illumina to unwind its purchase of Grail, as reported by the Associated Press. TechXplore also covers the EU news.
Companies We Follow
- Exact Sciences:
- Exact Sciences publishes a press release announcing its upcoming presentation at ACG 2023 on its BLUE-C pivotal trial for Cologuard.
- On Reddit, the Cologuard test is recommended to a user questioning if they are positive for Colorectal cancer. In another thread, a user recommends taking a Cologuard test as part of a routine age 50 check-up.
- On LinkedIn, news about the company’s Phoenix expansion is shared (1, 2).
- Guardant Health:
- The company’s sponsorship of the Health Awareness Festival is promoted on LinkedIn. The NHS in the UK partners with Guardant to develop the Marsden360 test.
- Natera:
- Foundation Medicine and Natera announce a broad clinical launch and Medicare coverage of the FoundationOne®Tracker, shared by Foundation’s CEO on LinkedIn. The company sponsors a Halloween-themed blood donation. On reddit, Metastatic Breast Cancer patients discuss the Signatera test.
- Invitae:
- The FDA approves Invitae’s Common Hereditary Cancers Panel blood test. An HCP for Invitae shares the news on X. The news is also shared on LinkedIn.
October 05, 2023
Hello team, Please find our competitive social listening snapshot below for 9/29 - 10/5.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice increased 1%. Grail is included in Fortune’s ‘Change the World’ list, covered in Insurtech Insights, and on LinkedIn, employees share photos from the Grail booth at the 69th Annual IFEBP Conference.
- HCPs and providers promote the Galleri test as part of their services:
- A patient story is featured in the Herald Community Newspaper. 54-year old Valerie used the Galleri test to diagnose her cancer before any symptoms.
- On LinkedIn, an HCP promotes the Galleri test for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
- On TikTok, Dr. Becky Lynn educates viewers on how the Galleri test helps screen for 50 different types of cancer.
- Accarent Health makes the Galleri test available to its patients, announced via press release. Its president comments, “Accarent Health is thrilled to offer the Galleri test by GRAIL, a pioneer in early cancer detection technology. This new offering represents another pivotal step in our mission to provide comprehensive, transparent, bundled, quality, and cost-effective cancer pathways for the nation’s self-insured employers and their employees.”
- On YouTube, provider Executive Health promotes the Galleri test via a YouTube Short.
- On Instagram, Dr. Weimin Hu promotes her upcoming lecture about skin health and skin cancer prevention, which will feature the Galleri test. Myra Reed, MD, shares an Instagram video about Ovarian cancer early detection, offering the Galleri test as a screening solution. A Nurse for Synergy Health Advisors mentions the Galleri test in a post promoting her upcoming Fall Open House.
Companies We Follow
- Exact Sciences:
- The company introduces its Sponsor a Survivor program to patients on Facebook, to help bring colorectal cancer survivors, patients and caregivers to the 2024 Cologuard Classic. On Instagram, Tuscon Lifestyle Magazine also promotes the program and the new venue of the Cologuard classic, La Paloma Country Club and The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa. A tournament manager shares a photo from the ribbon cutting ceremony on LinkedIn.
- An expert discussion including Exact Sciences experts titled “Emerging Strategies in MCED” is shared to Instagram.
- On YouTube, a holistic healthcare provider live streams recent research, and highlights the Cologuard test (the segment starts at 24:30). 15k people view the live stream.
- On LinkedIn, employees support cancer awareness events, including a post about the Colorectal Cancer Alliance Walk to End Colon Cancer.
- Guardant Health:
- The company partners with EDX Medical to provide Guardant360 to patients in the UK and in Nordic countries
- On LinkedIn, the company promotes its upcoming panel on early cancer detection ahead ofHLTH2023 taking place next week. A co-panelist shares highlights from their talk on “Conquering Cancer”, from the recent Fast Company Innovation Festival.
- Natera:
- The company announces a new study that underscores the capabilities of their molecular residual disease (MRD) test, Signatera for unresectable stage I-III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients, as shared by MedTech Genie on LinkedIn; an employee \ on LinkedIn posts about new career opportunities likely related to the aforementioned activities.
- Patients on Reddit share their opinions on the accuracy of the Signatera test.
- On TikTok, a patient shares their PANORAMA test results after experiencing a miscarriage.
- Invitae:
- The FDA approves the Invitae’s Common Hereditary Cancers Panel DNA test; the company’s CMO shares the news on X and on LinkedIn. Investors also discuss the approval. BioSpace publishes a press release about the news, and LabPulse writes an article about it.
- On LinkedIn, Invitae promotes its upcoming podium at NSGC 2023 taking place later this month.
September 28, 2023
Hello team, Please find our competitive social listening snapshot below for 9/22 - 9/28.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice remained at 36%, with discussions from providers, NHS collaborators, and industry media.
- The Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership posts a blog about the NHS-Galleri trial, highlighting the enrollment of 140k volunteers from across England, including 20k from Greater Manchester.
- Providers on Instagram promote the Galleri test:
- truMD highlights its three innovative healthcare solutions, including its offering of the Galleri test. The post highlights the test’s “aim to help individuals identify potential health risks before they escalate”.
- MetaboLabs highlights its Advanced Cancer Screening service, comprised of the Galleri test. The post underscores the importance of early detection and prevention in cancer, and how the Galleri test is making this possible.
- On Reddit, an “Explain Like I’m Five” question asks what makes pancreatic cancer so deadly in comparison to other cancers. An HCP comments that one of their patients has already received a false negative from the Galleri test. Another thread on r/cancer (that is now deleted by the original poster) references Galleri test specificity and sensitivity statistics.
- Illumina hires Jacob Thaysen as its new CEO, as reported by Rama on Healthcare. The article mentions Illumina’s proxy battle with billionaire investor Carl Icahn. An article from Medical Product Outsourcing emphasizes the critical role of regulatory bodies in shaping the healthcare industry—and references Illumina’s recent challenges with the FTC and EU.
Companies We Follow
- An article on the Investor Times discusses the frequency with which Medicare covers the cost of Exact Sciences’ Cologuard tests, providing information on the eligibility criteria for Medicare coverage. U.S. News & World Report ranked the top 58 healthcare companies to work for, based on publicly available employee sentiment and other data; Illumina and Exact Sciences are included in the rankings. On Reddit, several posts highlight the complexities and challenges patients face when the Oncotype and Cologuard tests are used, from insurance coverage issues to medical treatment decisions (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6).
- Simranjit Singh, CEO of Guardant Health, discusses how the Human Genome Project has affected Healthcare in a conversation with Asia’s Change Makers on YouTube. Patients on X discuss timing for Guardant 360 DNA testing. One patient complains about a false positive test result.
- On YouTube, a cancer influencer shares his Signatera (Natera) test results in a patient journey update. On Reddit, patients discuss the Signatera ctDNA test in r/cancer. Other Reddit discussions include insurance and billing concerns (1, 2).
- Invitae’s genetic testing is mentioned in a post for National Previvor Day on Instagram. On X, the company promotes Prostate Awareness Month.
September 21, 2023
Hello team, Please find our competitive social listening snapshot below for 9/15 - 9/21.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice increased by 21%.
- The Galleri test is discussed by providers, advocacy groups, patients, and government:
- A YouTube video by Mark Hyman, MD, for provider Function Health, highlights the Galleri test—offering it nearly at cost to patients to increase accessibility.
- An Instagram post from military veteran support organization HunterSeven Foundation advocates for the importance of early cancer detection ahead of its Integrative Warrior Health Summit, and suggests that adding the Galleri test to recommended cancer screenings could help in treating cancer at a more manageable stage. The organization will offer blood draws during the event.
- Mayo Clinic’s recognition of the Galleri test is mentioned in a cancer discussion on Reddit. Another discussion on r/pancreaticcancer about genetic testing mentions both the IMMRay pancan-d test and the Galleri test as solutions.
- The Oldham Care Organisation shares a photo on X to promote the return of the NHS-Galleri trial to Oldham.
- The EU’s fine of Illumina is referenced in an article about antitrust activity in medtech.
- The Galleri Classic is mentioned in an article on Golfweek about Professional golfer John Daly .
Companies We Follow
- Most discussions about Exact Sciences over the last week took place on Reddit, as patients discuss the limitations and experiences with the Cologuard test. Skepticism regarding false positives causes some patients emotional and financial strain—with some of the comments advocating for colonoscopy as a more accurate, albeit more invasive, screening method. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
- Guardant Health is mentioned in a post on X about an upcoming NHS Cancer Programme networking event. The company is also included in a Liquid Biopsy market report.
- Natera expands its leadership team. Pricing for Natera’s Panorama test is outlined in a blog, likely an SEO effort. The American Association of Kidney Patients promotes Natera as a gold sponsor to its 48th Annual National Patient Meeting.
- Invitae receives a “Top 10 most important things you need to know” sponsored article from DotCom magazine. On Reddit, Invitae Genetic Testing is discussed in various contexts, from its role in diagnosing complex conditions like EDS and POTS to its utility in prenatal screening and cancer risk assessment. There are questions about the potential for false results or tampering. Invitae is contrasted positively against consumer genetics tests like 23&Me. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
September 14, 2023
Hello team, Please find our competitive social listening snapshot below for 9/9 - 9/14.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice was 15%, driven primarily by providers, payers, HCPs, and organizations promoting the Galleri test:
- On Instagram, providers promote the Galleri test, including videos from California-based NPMD , Dr Nas Al-Jafari of DNA Health Clinics, and HCP Asia Sullivan of Los Angeles-based Couture Inc Clinic. The Kelsey Research Foundation publishes a carousel on Instagram supporting the PATHFINDER 2 study for the Galleri test.
- On X (formerly Twitter), the GoFundMe page for a Virginia Beach firefighter who received a diagnosis of advanced esophageal cancer after taking the Galleri test, is shared by the local fire department.
- Payer InsurTech Express publishes a YouTube video featuring the Galleri test, with commentary from a patient sharing their experience taking the test.
- Grail in the news:
- Grail is mentioned in a press release from John Hancock as a joint sponsor of the Globe Summit taking place on September 19.
- Healthcare Technology Report adds Grail’s Vice President, Legal & Chief Compliance Officer, Raakhee Kumar, to its list of “Top 25 Healthcare Technology Leaders of Houston for 2023”.
Companies We Follow
- Exact Sciences:
- Exact Sciences acquires Resolution Biosciences, announced on Facebook by the company, and covered on GenomeWeb and LabPulse. Local ABC affiliate WKOW 27 also publishes the press release on X.
- On Reddit’s r/GenXWomen, users recommend taking the Cologuard test in a PSA about colonoscopies. Another user questions the accuracy of the Cologuard test, with one commenter citing 94% sensitivity.
- Smart Cities Week publishes an article outlining the costs of the Cologuard test without insurance, likely for SEO purposes.
- Guardant Health research is featured at the 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer, in a presentation about the role of liquid biopsy in diagnosis and therapeutic decision-making for HER2-mutated NSCLC. Guardant Health is mentioned as a project collaborator in a story on InvestBrain about lung cancer advocacy programs in the U.S.
- In a Reddit thread, Natera is accused of being a scam company by patients for its genetic testing. Another patient on X complains about the company withholding test results until payments are complete.
- Invitae’s genetic testing is mentioned in a services overview and patient testimonial video on YouTube from medical provider Minnesota Personalized Medicine. On Reddit, a patient cites a recommendations from their doctor suggesting Invitae’s genetic testing as a way to bypass the issues of getting traditional genetic testing.
Additional Commentary
Publications continue reporting on JAMA’s cancer screening meta-analysis published in late August:
- Healio cites sigmoidoscopy for colorectal cancer screening.) as the only cancer screening test that can help extend a patient’s lifetime.
- Healthcare industry research company, Advisory Board, outlines key points from the meta-analysis, while emphasizing the potential long-term and preventative benefits of cancer screening.
September 08, 2023
Hello team, Please find our competitive social listening snapshot below for 9/1 - 9/8.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice was 22%.
- Cancer Support Community syndicates the joint press release between Grail and Whitman-Walker, to advance health equity in cancer screening. LabPulse also covers the news.
- DNA Health Clinics, based in the UAE, promotes the Galleri test on Instagram. Another provider, 4 Elements, promotes the test in a video on YouTube. GenomeWeb reports on EDGC’s plans to launch an MCED in early 2024; the Galleri test is mentioned.
- An Op-Ed in the San Diego Union-Tribune discusses the FTC-Illumina case from a military veteran angle—pointing the finger at the FTC for threatening cancer care for veterans. MedTech Insight covers Illumina’s new CEO hire.
Companies We Follow
- Exact Sciences’ recent facility tour with Jill Biden is promoted on the company’s Facebook. Local NBC affiliate, WMTV, publishes a broadcast segment about her visit. A provider on Instagram, Athens OBGYN, promotes the Oncotype DX test.
- Guardant Health’s AMEA CEO discusses conquering cancer in a podcast featuring change-makers in Asia. An article in InvesBrain highlights advances and challenges in the liquid biopsy field, with commentary from Guardant’s associate director of bioinformatics discussing the benefits of the Guardant Infinity platform.
- A cancer patient promotes Natera’s Signatera testing on Instagram, sharing that her cancer results have shrunk by 300%. In r/breastcancer on Reddit, a patient mentions the Signatera test. An individual on X negatively comments about the company’s monopoly on prenatal genetic testing.
- On Reddit, patients discuss Invitae’s genetic testing in several threads (1, 2, 3). Lumea and Invitae partner to advance access to genetic testing.
Additional Commentary
Several publications report on JAMA’s cancer screening meta-analysis published in late August:
- CNN Health’s story puts the emphasis on commentary from the researchers stating that cancer screen should not be abandoned. Additional commentary from researchers underlines the importance of large-scale studies like these to better understand how the benefits compare to the costs of screening.
- STAT criticizes the math behind the report and the researcher’s summary that “despite the popular tagline, most cancer screening does not save lives”—with opinion that cancer screening is not so black and white, and that cancer screening should be assessed in terms of its ability to improve the health of populations.
- JUTA Medical Brief publishes a summary of the report and includes mentions of the coverage from CNN.
August 31, 2023
Hello team, Please find our competitive social listening snapshot below for 8/25 - 8/31.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice was 29%, with the Galleri test a key discussion driver:
- A sponsored article for the Omaha World-Herald about concierge medicine provider Members.MD mentions the Galleri test as an included service.
- The mindbodygreen podcast (98.6k subscribers on YouTube) discusses preventing cancer and heart disease, and the impact of testing, including Grail and Prenuvo.
- The Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance announces the return of the NHS-Galleri trial on X.
- A meta-analysis reviewing the impacts of cancer screening on patients is discussed in an article on MedPage Today. The Galleri test is mentioned in a section about cancer screening costs.
- Mission Med+, a provider, promotes the Galleri test on Instagram.
- Illumina’s legal battle with the U.S. Government is referenced in a byline written for RealClear Health that discusses the intersection of scientific research and politics.
Companies We Follow
- Exact Sciences: The mayor of Madison, Wisconsin gives First Lady Dr. Jill Biden a tour of Exact Sciences’ facilities. The special occasion is shared to X. Through her ongoing partnership with Exact Sciences, this week Katie Couric releases a YouTube video featuring advice from cancer patients. The video is also published on Instagram.
- Guardant Health is mentioned in a market report about the future of Gene Fusion Testing. The Guardant360 test is mentioned in a discussion about biomarker testing on Reddit. The Ohio Department of Health publishes a study about gaps in breast cancer testing within certain populations, supported by Guardant Health.
- Natera’s Signatera test is promoted by an HCP influencer on YouTube (53k subscribers). Natera’s genetic testing is recommended by a patient in a discussion about geriatric pregnancy on Reddit.
- Invitae’s genetic testing for breast cancer is discussed on Reddit. Investors on X discuss the monetization of Invitae’s patient data.
August 24, 2023
Hello team, Please find our competitive social listening snapshot below for 8/18 - 8/24.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice was 43%. Grail receives several mentions by industry media:
- Precision Medicine Online publishes a news story about Grail’s commitment to expanding MCED testing in underserved populations. BioSpace and Concierge Medicine Today republish the official press release.
- Grail’s joint research with the Universities of Chicago and Michigan about cancer screening costs in the US is covered by DotMed’s HealthCareBusiness News, HealthDay, and Drugs.com.
- The NCI shares a photo on Twitter during Dr. Beth Chang’s presentation about methylation platforms for early cancer detection.
- Partners, individuals, and healthcare providers discuss the Galleri test:
- EMS Healthcare, a clinical research partner, publishes a YouTube video highlighting their work on the NHS-Galleri trial.
- A user on Reddit recommends the Galleri test in a discussion about long covid cancer screening.
- The Azani Medical Spa promotes MCED and the Galleri test in a post on Instagram. On Twitter, Slice of Healthcare promotes the Galleri test.
- The San Diego Union Tribune publishes a story about Illumina’s plans to lay off 151 local employees.
Companies We Follow
- Exact Sciences conducts an “I am 45” poll, revealing the reasons why 45-year-olds avoid colorectal cancer screenings. On Twitter, patients discuss taking the Cologuard test. The company receives a shout out by the Clean Lakes Alliance on Instagram.
- Guardant Health is mentioned in a global breast recurrence score test market report. In a Reddit thread on r/lungcancer about stage 4 lung cancer, Guardant360 is mentioned.
- Natera sponsors a discussion hosted by the Melanoma Research Foundation. A patient on Reddit discusses their Natera test results for colon cancer.
- Invitae’s genetic testing is recommended by a patient on Reddit as an affordable solution. MedTechDive publishes the results of a study conducted by Invitae, looking at the proportion of mutations in BRCA1/2 that are covered by 23andMe’s consumer genetic test.
August 17, 2023
Hello team, Please find our competitive social listening snapshot below for 8/10 - 8/17.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice was 46%. CNBC covers the SEC’s investigation into Illumina’s acquisition of Grail, and shares a Tweet. The San Diego Union Tribune and Medical Device Network also publish stories about the investigation.
- The SF Chronicle’s recent story centered on Galleri test patient and rapper Berner is republished on KFF Health News and Tweeted.
- On Instagram, The Oral Cancer Foundation re-shares The Guardian’s article from June about the NHS-Galleri trial. Dr. Buck Joffrey promotes his podcast episode with Grail President, Josh Ofman. A regional Texas provider, Houston Concierge Medicine, promotes the Galleri test.
Companies We Follow
- On Reddit, users speak out against Exact Sciences’ Cologuard TV ads, and insurances issues are discussed. Industry News publishes a story about Exact Sciences’ $350M Wisconsin expansion. GRACE (Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education) publishes a recording from its Targeted Therapies in Lung Cancer 2023 patient forum, sponsored by Exact Sciences. On Instagram, WayForward Resources partners with Exact Sciences for a back to school drive.
- Guardant Health is mentioned in an article on LapPulse about lung cancer therapies being approved by the FDA. The company’s recent guest article for Fast Company receives backlash on Twitter.
- Natera’s Signatera is highlighted in a presentation, “Exploring the Prognostic and Predictive Value of ctDNA”, on Urology Today.
- Invitae is compared to Exact sciences in a YouTube video by a financial analyst on Twitter. Inside Precision Medicine shares highlights from Invitae’s PROCLAIM trial, focused on pathogenic germline variant (PGV) testing. Geneticists discuss Invitae results related to Ehlers Danlos on Reddit.
August 10, 2023
Grail and Galleri Competitive 2023-08-10.pdf
Hello team, Please find our competitive social listening snapshot below for 8/4 - 8/10.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice increased 19%. The Galleri test is mentioned in an article about cancer breakthroughs for Reader’s Digest. Other Galleri mentions from the past week:
- During the JSM conference, an HCP Tweets about MCED, mentioning the Galleri test and Exact Sciences.
- MCED is discussed in a thread on Reddit about colon cancer; the Galleri test is mentioned as a “new blood test”.
- In the UK, the Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance Tweets a photo from an NHS-Galleri testing site.
- **MedTechDive covers Illumina’s agreement to end litigation with Guardant** (and the renewal of their research collaboration). LapPulse and MD+DI also publish articles about the Illumina-Guardant collaboration. MedTechDive publishes a separate story about regulators (the EU and FTC) urging for Illumina’s divestment of Grail. A reporter for the Spectator retweets and shares an excerpt from their article published last week about Lina Khan.
Companies We Follow
- Exact Sciences is mentioned in a regional article about the hybrid work environment. On Reddit, patients discuss taking the Cologuard test with mixed results (1, 2, 3, 4, 5). An HCP also mentions the test in a thread about Colonoscopies. Today Show correspondent Jill Martin mentions the use of Exact Sciences’ Oncotype DX test in an article for Newsday about her battle with cancer. A patient on Twitter Tweets about the test.
- Users on a colon cancer support forum discuss Guardant Health’s testing. Clinical researchers on Reddit mention Guardant and Exact Sciences as companies to pursue careers with. As mentioned above, Guardant is collaborating with Illumina for cancer research.
- A Natera patient Tweets negatively about the company’s poor customer support. Natera’s Signatera test is mentioned in a discussion on Reddit about Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) biomarkers.
- Invitae’s genetic test is discussed in a Reddit thread about at-home/mail-order genetic testing. Another Reddit thread mentions Invitae and Natera in a discussion about DNA sequencing.
August 3, 2023
Grail and Galleri Competitive 2023-08-03.pdf
Hello team, Please find our competitive social listening snapshot below for 7/28-8/3.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice was 28%.
- The SF Chronicle published a story about the Galleri test, which helped San Francisco rapper Berner detect colon cancer early. The article includes commentary from several industry experts who are wary of overtesting and caution against the widespread prescription of the test.
- Grail: The National Medical Association tweeted about the “Disparities in Cancer: Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment” presentation at, featuring contributions from Grail, BeiGene, the American Cancer Society, and the R. Frank Jones Urological Society. Grail’s president, Josh Offman, ****was interviewed by Buck Joffrey on the Sapio podcast to discuss MCED technology and the Galleri test.
- Illumina is mentioned in several legal discussions:
- BioSpace reports on the dismissal of litigation between Illumina and Guardant, as well as their new commercial partnership.
- The Spectator reported on the congresses’ call for Lina Khan’s resignation. Darrell Issa, an opposing California Congressman, commented on the story: “Destroying the medical breakthrough that Illumina and Grail are trying to offer for the reasons she has stated could be the biggest mistake a federal regulator has ever made.”
- The Open Markets Institute issues an amicus brief on the Illumina-FTC case, and asks the courts to deny any further petitions for review.
- Galleri Classic is mentioned in the caption of a photo featuring Rocco Mediate, a previous participant of the Galleri Classic.
Companies We Follow
- Patients on Reddit discuss insurance issues with Exact Sciences’ Cologuard test in a thread. On the r/AskOldPeople subreddit, a patient recommends the test as a preventative measure before one’s 40th birthday. A nurse on Twitter asks about the pros and cons of the Cologuard test. Other news about the company is related to its poor quarterly earnings.
- Guardant Health’s settlement with Illumina is covered by Reuters, Seeking Alpha, and Endpoints News. On Reddit, the Guardant 360 test is recommended by a patient to help diagnose colon cancer.
- Natera sues NeoGenomics for patent infringement; the announcement is covered by GenomeWeb and Life Sciences IP Review. The company also issues a press release announcing its participation at the Canaccord Genuity 43rd Annual Growth Conference.
- Invitae’s Apollo, Moon, and EMP are reviewed by its researchers and geneticists for a new paper, “Applications of artificial intelligence in clinical laboratory genomics”. Illumina’s DRAGEN and Emedgene are also mentioned within the research.
July 28, 2023
Grail and Galleri Competitive.pdf
Hello team, Please find our competitive social listening snapshot below for 7/21 - 7/27.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice was 53%.
- The Galleri test is mentioned globally and in the UK:
- A study evaluating the psychological impact of the Galleri test, as part of the NHS-Galleri trial, is published.
- Jeremy Hunt, the UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, advocates for cancer research in an article on the Daily Mail, amidst his own battle with the disease. The article mentions the NHS-Galleri trial and the Galleri test, stating that “the Galleri test has already been successfully trialled in patients with symptoms, and can even tell doctors where in the body the tumor originated.”
- A commenter in a Reddit discussion about blood cancer tests mentions the Galleri test, while also noting the potential for false positives across multiple cancer early detection tests in general.
- Grail is discussed within the medical and technology industries:
- LabPulse has covered the recent joint study with Mayo Clinic, titled “Performance of a Cell-Free DNA-Based Multi-cancer Detection Test in Individuals Presenting With Symptoms Suspicious for Cancers”. The study is also being promoted by an HCP on Twitter.
- A VC publishes a byline on Readwrite about innovations and benefits in digital biology, citing Grail’s use of digital biology tools to transform early cancer detection.
- Fortune has published an in-depth article about the FTC-Illumina case, which focuses on a leadership angle including the proxy fight with Carl Icahn and the removal of Illumina executives. Meanwhile, a legal blog has covered the €432 million fine imposed on Illumina by the EU for acquiring Grail without the commission’s approval.
Companies We Follow
- The Wisconsin State Journal covers Exact Sciences’ plan to seek approval for its Cologuard 2.0 blood test, and also mentions the Cologuard Classic. The company’s chief medical officer for screening is interviewed by Katie Couric Media to explain the digestion process in an educational article for patients.
- Guardant Health’s Guardant 360 test is recommended by a user on Reddit on r/CancerFamilySupport in a discussion about lung cancer. Guardant Health’s founder participates in a Q&A for Fast Company about the future of blood-based cancer testing.
- Natera shares a video on Facebook for day, highlighting a patient story. A patient on Reddit recommends Natera’s genetic testing.
- Invitae’s genetic testing is reviewed in an article on xcode life, “Invitae Genetic Testing: What You Should Know Before Buying”.
- Ioniq Sciences recognizes Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox in an Instagram post for working with the company to improve MCED and “ensure it doesn’t limit competition and innovation”.
July 20, 2023
Grail and Galleri Competitive.pdf
Hello team, Please find our competitive social listening snapshot below for 7/14 - 7/20.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice was 66%.
- The Galleri test is discussed by entrepreneurs, investors, HCPs, providers, and the NHS:
- Angel investor and entrepreneur Jason Calacanis Tweets about taking the Galleri test—asking his followers if anyone else has taken the test and what they think about its cost. Some comments from fellow investors and technologists question the test’s accuracy, but overall support the test for advancing MCED.
- Actor Orlando Bloom is featured patient in a video from provider Next Health, promoting their Executive Physical program. The Galleri test is included as part of the program and listed in the video’s description.
- Another provider on Instagram, Cancercom_, promotes the Galleri test in an educational carousel post.
- CGA-IGC publishes a podcast featuring Jordan Karlitz, MD, and Whitney Jones, MD from Grail about MCED and the Galleri test.
- A blog post resurfaces the erroneous Galleri Test result letters story from June.
- The NHS’ Genomics Education Programme publishes a blog post, highlighting results from the SYMPLIFY study.
- Grail and Illumina in the news:
- The UK’s Health and Social Care Committee airs a “Future of Cancer Detection” evidence session, shared in a Tweet. Grail’s Sara Hiom, VP, NHS Implementation & External Affairs, participates in the session. The BBC includes the session in a news roundup, and The Independent reports on it.
- STAT publishes a story about three female sales executives suing Grail for harassment and and retaliation, with Illumina’s acquisition of Grail also mentioned in the story.
Companies We Follow
- Exact Sciences publishes a promotional video on Facebook, highlighting its commitment to advancing MCED. In an article on Healthcare Digital, Exact Sciences’ breast cancer research shows that additional testing can reduce unnecessary appointments by 41% with the Oncotype DX test.
- Fast Company interviews Guardant Health’s co-founder and co-CEO to discuss AI and ML in MCED and the company’s Infinity platform. Katie Couric Media reports on liquid biopsies, mentioning the Guardant360 CDx test.
- Natera shares educational content on Facebook about bladder cancer. The company wins a favorable ruling in CareDx false advertising lawsuit, covered in Bloomberg.
- Invitae promotes a patient story on Facebook, highlighting the role genetic testing plays in discovering the underlying causes of cardiomyopathy.
- Ioniq Sciences received no mentions over the past week.
July 13, 2023
Grail and Galleri Competitive.pdf
Hello team, Please find our competitive social listening snapshot below for 7/7 - 7/13.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice was 95% over the last 7 days compared to companies we follow.
- News of Illumina being fined $475M for acquiring Grail without the EU’s regulatory approval is the key conversation driver:
- Mainstream media and industry press:
- The Associated Press reported on the story from all sides, including commentary from an EU antitrust Commissioner and a statement from Illumina appealing the fine. The ongoing FTC-Illumina case is also mentioned, alongside the government agency’s other efforts to control acquisitions such as Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard.
- CNBC discusses the finances in-depth, with commentary from an Illumina spokesperson: “Illumina has already put aside $453 million to cover a potential maximum fine of 10% of turnover”. Additionally, the article looks at Illumina’s strategy in navigating fees, and the support it has received from Republican lawmakers to increase availability of cancer testing with the merger.
- Bloomberg Business, WSJ, and Forbes also cover the news, discussing the financial impacts of the fine.
- Influencers and social discussions:
- EU antitrust Commissioner Margrethe Vestager tweets an infographic outlining the timeline of events.
- A software development influencer in Silicon Valley tweets CNBC’s story.
- Mainstream media and industry press:
- The Galleri test continues to be promoted by HCPs, patients, and providers:
- An HCP for the NHS promotes several MCEDs in a tweet mentioning Galleri, Exact Sciences’ CancerSEEK, and Delphi’s test.
- An HCP on Instagram promotes an “executive physical” for busy individuals, including the Galleri test as part of the package.
- A patient and the founder of Drink Iconic (clean protein coffee products) shares his positive experience using the Galleri test on Instagram in a series of promotional posts (1, 2).
- Victor Men’s Health shares a podcast interview on Instagram, featuring Dr. Whitney Jones, Grail’s Senior Medical Director, discussing MCED.
Companies We Follow
- Exact Sciences is promoted by Katie Couric in a high-production video shared to Instagram, featuring in an inside look at the company’s lab and its scientists. The company invests in local affordable housing initiatives. A financial researcher promotes Exact Sciences in a tweet.
- Guardant Health is mentioned in a tweet during the HLC Expo. In the tweet, HLC awards Ami Bera, M.D., the Champion of Healthcare Innovation Award.
- A breast cancer patient on Instagram mentions Natera’s Signatera test, discussing MCED testing broadly and the role it plays in overall cancer treatment.
- On YouTube, a provider mentions Invitae’s genetic testing as part of her services offered to patients. On Instagram, a patient with Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome recommends Invitae’s genetic testing to help detect such conditions.
- Ioniq Sciences has been awarded the Best Diagnostic Tech Solution of the year 2023 at the Medtech Breakthrough Awards. The company promotes on Facebook.
June 29, 2023
2023-06-29 Grail and Galleri Competitive Overview.pdf
Hello team, Please find our competitive social listening snapshot below for 6/23 - 6/29.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice was 32%. Media, HCPs, organizations, and individuals are discussing the Galleri Test:
- A neutral analysis of the MCED landscape from Eric Topol mentions the Galleri test.
- DW News publishes a positive story about how the Galleri test could change the landscape of early cancer detection.
- The Nizhóní Medicine Medical Center promotes free Galleri tests on Instagram. The Peak Performance and Prevention medical clinic in Washington State promotes the Galleri test in partnership with local firefighters on Instagram.
- On Twitter, the NHS announces a return of the NHS-Galleri trial to Trafford, UK. HCPs celebrate.
- BBC Newsnight promotes an interview with GRAIL Europe President Sir Harpal Kumar discussing recent trial and data highlights.
- Illumina’s layoffs are covered by Stat, CoStar, Fierce BioTech, and SFGate, with several of the media coverage discussing the reduction of Illumina’s carbon footprint.
Companies We Follow
- SurvivorNet promotes their interview with Exact Sciences’ CMO, Dr. Tom Beer, on Instagram. A Breast and General Surgeon mentions Exact Sciences in a Tweet about surgical excision of focal atypical ductal hyperplasia. The company continues to promote the top-line results of its BLUE-C pivotal trial.
- Guardant Health is promoted by the EU Coalition for Comprehensive Genomic Profiling on Twitter as a founding partner. The company shares an op-ed from its CEO about the limited access to critical cancer screening tools.
- Natera is promoted as a sponsor to a community wellness health fair in NY. The company announces its support for Pride Month.
- Invitae celebrates 4 million patients tested on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. An HCP promotes an Invitae blog. A user on Reddit mentions using Invitae for genetic testing.
- Ioniq Sciences did not receive any mentions this week.
June 22, 2023
2023-06-22 Grail and Galleri Competitive Overview.pdf
Hello team, Please find our competitive social listening snapshot below for 6/16 - 6/22.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice increased by 6% to 93%. Media, organizations, and individuals are discussing the Galleri Test:
- In the UK, Sky News highlights the ongoing NHS-Galleri SYMPLIFY trial, interviewing NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard. Pritchard also comments for a story in The Guardian, saying the Galleri test has the potential to “transform cancer care forever”.
- The Times and the Sunday Times publishes a story and promotes the trial on Twitter. ITV also publishes a story, billing Galleri as “the blood test with ‘the ability to transform cancer care forever’”.
- On Twitter, The Professional Fire Fighters of MA promotes its partnership with Grail to provide the Galleri Test to its union members. Photos from a recent convention are Tweeted.
- Reuters mentions the FTC-Illumina trial in an article about the FTC attempting to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision. The Motley Fool covers Francis deSouza’s resignation.
- Pro golfers’ previous participation in the Galleri Classic is mentioned by Golfweek.
- Other news: Sir Harpal Kumar’s fireside chat at the World Without Disease Summit is promoted on Twitter. John Hancock Financial Services wins a 2023 Insurance Innovation Award for adding the Galleri Test to its services.
Companies We Follow
- Exact Sciences promotes BLUE-C pivotal trial results on Facebook and Twitter, demonstrating 95% sensitivity for colorectal cancer at 91% specificity, with its next-gen Cologuard test. Medical Device Network, STAT, and Healio publish news stories. Baylor Scott & White Health launches an MCED program in partnership with Exact Sciences; its Director of Oncology Tweets the announcement.
- Guardant Health supports National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week in a Tweet. The company’s Chief Medical Officer is featured in a video on SurvivorNet about cancer screening.
- Natera promotes prenatal genetic screening in an educational post on Facebook. The Signatera test is mentioned as part of a new report on GI Cancer: “Highly Sensitive Circulating Tumor DNA Assay Aids Clinical Management of Radiographically Occult Isolated Peritoneal Metastases.”
- Invitae is featured in a broadcast segment on Midday Maryland (aired on WMAR 2, a local ABC affiliate). Invitae’s own Caroline Yost is interviewed.
- Ioniq Sciences recognizes one of its young researchers on Instagram and Facebook as she gets accepted to attend Duke Medical School.
June 15, 2023
2023-06-15 Grail and Galleri Competitive Dashboard.pdf
Hello team, please find below our competitive social listening snapshot for 6/9 - 6/15.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice was 87%. HCPs, providers, organizations, media, and individuals are discussing the Galleri Test:
- The media and influencers continue to cover the erroneous Galleri Test result letters. NYT Health and Breitbart have published new stories. Tech influencer John Nosta shared last week’s article from Ars Technica.
- Dr. Joel Kahn mentions the Galleri Test in a Tweet, referencing his late mother: “Patients ask me if the @galleritest for cancer screening is worth $1000? Ask my MIL if she could answer. Health is priceless. Miss her.”
- Other sources provide more comprehensive coverage of the Galleri Test in informational video content, such as Dr. Brad Stanfield on YouTube (28k views) and Parcham Classes on Instagram.
- VA Research has announced a partnership with Grail on Twitter, which will add 10 new testing sites in Pennsylvania. Check out their tweet here.
- The NHS-Galleri trial (SYMPLIFY) continues to be covered by media globally, with a YouTube video from The News Minute, a photo from the trial site shared on Twitter by the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership, and an Instagram post from PET (Progress Educational Trust) promoting the study.
- Rep. Darrell Issa discusses the FTC-Illumina case on Fox Business (Video Tweet). He expresses support for Grail and opposition to Lina Khan. USA Today and Barron’s cover the resignation of CEO Francis deSouza.
Companies We Follow
- Exact Sciences sponsors the American Family Insurance Championship PGA Tour, which is promoted throughout Wisconsin by the Make-A-Wish foundation and Leah Doherty, a sports and news reporter for NBC15. The company has also partnered with Katie Couric on a new educational series called “The Exact Science Of”, featuring interviews with Exact Sciences experts.
- A Guardant Health investor is promoted on Twitter as a speaker for the upcoming Slush 2023 conference. Guardant promotes the Guardant Infinity platform on Twitter.
- A Natera patient celebrates becoming cancer-free on Instagram after confirming the results from taking a Signatera test. Natera has been recognized as a Best Workplace in Texas™ 2023 on Twitter.
- Invitae recalls its previous support for increasing the accessibility of genetic testing. This is in celebration of the 10-year anniversary of AMP v Myriad, as posted on Facebook.
- Ioniq Sciences promoted a podcast episode on Facebook featuring an interview with its CEO, who discussed the use of bioimpedance-based technology for early detection of cancer.
June 8, 2023
2023-06-08 Grail and Galleri Competitive Dashboard.pdf
Hello team, Please find our competitive social listening snapshot below for 6/2 - 6/8.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice increased by 25%, representing 95% share of voice over the last 7 days compared to companies we follow.
- The erroneous Galleri Test result letters that were recently sent to patients is discussed widely by US media:
- Top Tier:
- Articles from The New York Times and Wall Street Journal focus on the software vendor issue with PWNHealth. The journalists mention both Grail and Illumina, referencing the ongoing FTC-Illumina case. The related Tweet from the NYT receives 262K impressions.
- Financial Times (UK) also covers the story but from an insurance provider angle, interviewing both MassMutual and Principal who mention reviewing or pausing their current trial relationships with Grail.
- Reuters briefly covers the news, referencing the ongoing FTC-Illumina case.
- CBS News Moneywatch includes commentary from a Grail spokesperson, with the article naming PWNHealth as the culprit.
- Broadcast:
- CBS 8 San Diego covers the story from a human error/technology angle.
- ABC 13News Now ties their story into the partnerships between Grail and local fire departments. Grail and Illumina are mentioned in both segments.
- ABC7 Chicago focuses on the software vendor issue with PWNHealth.
- Influencers:
- An HCP Oncologist responds to the story with “This is horrendous” on Twitter.
- A technology influencer shares a Tweet linking to coverage from Ars Technica. The Ars Technica article covers both the software vendor and insurance provider issues.
- Other coverage:
- The Deep Dive (Canada) covers the story on YouTube.
- WebMD publishes a brief article, referencing the NYT piece.
- Top Tier:
- The NHS-Galleri trial (SYMPLIFY) is covered by media in the UK with positive sentiment:
- ITV News and Channel 4 News both cover the Galleri-NHS trial in positive broadcast segments, positioning MCED as a solution to speeding up the cancer screening process. The ITV News segment begins with an emotional patient death story.
- The Independent includes commentary from NHS and the University of Oxford spokespeople.
- Galleri receives more international attention:
- Prag News (India) positions the Galleri Test as a “promising” early cancer detection solution in a news segment on YouTube.
- A YouTube Shorts clip (India) explains the Galleri Test. The clip has 1.4k views in just under a day. YouTube Shorts may be a platform worth tracking, as it attempts to compete with other short-form video platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels.
- Reuters covers Illumina’s appeal of the recent FTC order to divest Grail.
- Galleri Classic was mentioned in a few “top golfers to watch” articles (1, 2).
Companies We Follow
- Exact Sciences promotes their presence at on Facebook. The company is also mentioned in a post from the ALK Positive Patient Forum. On Twitter, Exact Sciences supports.
- Guardant Health is mentioned in a Tweet from The Life Raft Group during. The company boosts its presence at the event in a Tweet. A patient promotes the Guardant cancer test on instagram.
- Natera is mentioned by several HCPs on Twitter during, for research and data related to colorectal cancer and melanoma.
- Invitae is featured in a Tweet from an HCP (clinical geneticist) during about tumor testing and germ line variants.
- Ioniq Sciences publishes a video on Instagram, highlighting an HCP-patient experience with its test to detect lung cancer.
June 1, 2023
2023-06-01 Grail and Galleri Competitive Dashboard.pdf
Hello team, Please find our competitive social listening snapshot below for 5/26 - 6/1.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice was 71%.
- HCPs, providers, organizations, media, and individuals are discussing the Galleri Test:
- Vinay Prasad, a well-known but controversial HCP, heavily criticizes a LinkedIn ad from Grail about the Galleri Test on Twitter, tagging the FDA in the Tweet:“Why does @US_FDA allow this misinformation? How is it different than Theranos?”
- A new story from the BBC highlights data from the ongoing Galleri-NHS trial (SYMPLIFY) with positive sentiment, prior to presenting results at the 2023 ASCO meeting.
- Providers promote the Galleri Test to patients in a series of Instagram posts from Nizhóní Medicine in Scottsdale, AZ (1) Vitality Natural Wellness in Ohio (2), and Harmony Health Chiropractic in San Diego, CA (3).
- TheScienceNexus promotes its YouTube video about MCED tests on Instagram, which includes the Galleri test.
- A patient from Arizona shares their Galleri Test results on Instagram, testing negative for cancer.
- A Reddit user mentions the Galleri Test as a cancer screening solution in a discussion about HPV. A second user shares their experience using the Galleri Test and recommends it.
- Illumina’s CEO, Francis deSouza, is covered by Reuters after surviving the shareholder vote prompted by investor Carl Icahn. A local paper, the San Diego Union Tribune, also covers the news.
- Galleri Classic: World Golf Hall of Famer, Fred Couples, is mentioned as a past Galleri Classic contender in the Des Moines Register (syndicated across various USA Today sister publications).
Companies We Follow
- Exact Sciences’ Oncotype DX test is mentioned in a French interview about breast cancer. The journalist shares the story on Twitter. The company promotes its “Great Place to Work” certification on Facebook.
- Guardant Health’s Guardant360 CDx CGP blood test is approved in Singapore. The company is promoted as a Cancer Survivors Day sponsor on Twitter.
- Natera promotes its ****3 EMPOWER-Lung 1 and CIRCULATE-Japan studies at on Twitter.
- Data from an Invitae-Stanford study on renal cancer is shared on Twitter during an presentation. An upcoming Invitae presentation about data and interoperability in healthcare is promoted on Twitter ahead of the Practising Law Institute’s Health Care Technology 2023 event.
- Ioniq Sciences publishes a press release announcing its upcoming presentation about early cancer detection at the LD Micro Invitational XIII.
May 25, 2023
2023-05-25 Grail and Galleri Competitive Dashboard.pdf
Hello team, Please find our competitive social listening snapshot below for 5/19 - 5/25.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice increased to 50%.
- HCPs, providers, organizations, media, and individuals are discussing the Galleri Test:
- HCPs Nurse Milli and Dr. Jacquelyn Cortez Sammons co-promote the Galleri Test in an Instagram reel.
- A Galleri patient publishes a story on The Reason, in support of the Galleri Test and MCED—summarizing the current MCED landscape and advances in early cancer detection, including researching and testing from Stanford geneticist Michael Snyder. The author mentions MCED as a “Theranos that actually works”.
- The Virginian-Pilot publishes a story about the Virginia Beach Fire Department’s partnership to provide the Galleri Test to its firefighters in an effort to catch work-related cancers early. An EMT/Firefighter on Twitter who took the test shares a Tweet about the story, asking HCPs what they think about the Galleri Test.
- Providers promote the Galleri Test to patients in a series of Instagram posts from true. Women’s Health (1, 2) and the Foreviva Medical Weight Loss Clinic.
- A Reddit user recommends the Galleri Test in a discussion about reputable companies that do DNA screening for health problems. Another discussion on Reddit mentions the Galleri Test as a solution to detect cancer, although it also references the Illumina lawsuit.
- The AMA Foundation shares a Tweet with Grail participating at the Roundtable.
- Barron’s covers the Illumina-FTC case, calling it a potential landmark case in U.S. merger policy. Illumina’s executive leadership and board changes, influenced by Carl Icahn, are covered in CNBC and The New York Times today. The Spectator promotes their article from last week on Twitter, about the Illumina-FTC case.
- There were no mentions for Galleri Classic this week.
Companies We Follow
- AltaMed Health Services shares an Instagram post about the **1.1M grant program. The Forward Madison FC soccer team continues to mention Exact Sciences in its social media posts as a sponsor. The Marshfield Clinic Health System Foundation announces Exact Sciences’ Senior Director of Corporate Affairs, Katie Boyce, as a board member on Facebook.
- Guardant Health’s Guardant360 test is mentioned by a partner on Twitter, announcing the availability of the test in the UK and high demand. (Rebranded as Marsden360 in the UK) The IBTimes mentions Guardant, Grail and Exact sciences in an article about the MCED market.
- Invitae is mentioned in an Instagram post by an author and breast cancer survivor. On Twitter, The British Society for Genetic Medicine promotes a Lunch & Learn session with Invitae. A patient shares their Invitae testing experience on Twitter, and their tests are mentioned in a Reddit discussion about genetic mutation testing.
- Natera is mentioned in a Tweet about /#ASCO23. The company promotes its /#ACOG2023 presentation on Twitter.
- Ioniq Sciences received no mentions.
May 18, 2023
2023-05-18 Grail and Galleri Competitive Dashboard.pdf
Hello team, Please find our competitive social listening snapshot below for 5/12 - 5/18. This week we added stakeholder share of voice and expanded language demographics to show a breakdown of users.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice was 16%.
- HCPs, providers, organizations, media, and individuals are discussing the Galleri test:
- Bloomberg Business featured the Galleri Test in a newsletter over the weekend. The article had a neutral sentiment and included interviews with experts from the Scripps Research Translational Institute and the American Cancer Society. Both experts stressed the importance of data in determining the efficacy and future of MCED tests. While the journalist mentioned the NHS-Galleri trial, she also pointed out that the Galleri test is not FDA-approved.
- True Women’s Health promotes the Galleri test in a series of Instagram posts (1, 2).
- The Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance announces a continuation of the NHS-Galleri Trial on Twitter to participants.
- Provider Peak Performance and Prevention partners with Puget Sound Fire of Washington State to provide the Galleri Test, sharing a photo on Instagram.
- A conservative journalist writes a story for The Spectator about the Illumina-FTC case, pointing the finger at Lina Kahn for “undermining Biden’s cancer moonshot”. He also mentions the Illumina-FTC case in a series of Tweets. Carl Icahn’s attempt to unseat Illumina’s CEO is discussed on Barron’s.
- The Galleri Classic is mentioned in an article about Golfer John Daly.
Companies We Follow
- Exact Sciences is mentioned in another post on Facebook by the Forward Madison FC soccer team. A sustainability organization in Wisconsin announces Exact Sciences as a member of the Sustain Dane Community. An architecture firm shares Exact Sciences’ office expansion, featured in the San Diego Business Journal. The company shares a video about its FOCUS program on Facebook.
- Invitae promotes its Heart of Genetic Counseling Award on Instagram. Reuters covers Invitae’s loss in the Natera lawsuit. Patients discuss Invitae testing on Reddit.
- Guardant Health’s Divya Mehta is interviewed by The Quorum to discuss the role of liquid biopsies and early diagnosis in Cancer Care. The company shares a Tweet, announcing its presence at /#ASOC23.
- Natera’s Signatera test is promoted on Instagram by a patient: “The Signatera test is so cool because it’s a blood test that looks for circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) at the molecular level that is specific to the tumor that was in my body. This means I am truly CANCER FREE! It is a miracle, and I feel very blessed.” The company promotes its presentation on ctDNA-positivity at on Twitter.
- Ioniq Sciences continues to acknowledge staff for National Cancer Research Month. The company is also featured in a podcast episode about early cancer detection.
May 11, 2023
2023-05-11 Grail and Galleri Competitive Dashboard.pdf
Hello team, Please find our competitive social listening snapshot below for 5/5 - 5/11.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice was 55%.
- HCPs, providers, organizations, and individuals are discussing the Galleri test:
- Dr. Joel Kahn shares an article about World Ovarian Cancer Day and early detection, mentioning the Galleri Test as a solution in this tweet.
- The Rewind Anti-Aging of Miami Wellness clinic promotes the Galleri test in a series of Instagram posts (1, 2, 3).
- The NHS and Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance promote the NHS-Galleri Trial on Twitter (1, 2), thanking participants. An HCP shares a photo from the trial site here.
- The Georgetown Fire Department shares broadcast coverage of its partnership with Galleri on Twitter here, and an article about it is published online here.
- The Galleri test is mentioned in several posts about cancer on Reddit (1, 2, 3).
- The MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center discusses the PATHFINDER 2 study in a broadcast segment on Long Beach Local News.
- The Ilumina-FTC trial is mentioned in an op-ed on the Hill about antitrust lawsuits, as well as in a story on Bloomberg. Medtech Insight discusses the clash between Carl Icahn and Illumina.
- David Toms is mentioned as winner of the Galleri Classic in an article on Canadian Sports Scene.
Companies We Follow
- Exact Sciences is mentioned as a partner by the Forward Madison FC soccer team on Facebook. Opportunity Development Centers acknowledges the company as a sponsor of its Opportunity for Hope cause, and The American College of Healthcare Executives shares an additional sponsorship post for. In response to a tweet from the company announcing its presence at, a stage 3 survivor thanks Exact Sciences.
- An HCP mentioned Invitae on Twitter in reference to its PREVGEN study. Another HCP shared a slide from the live presentation at.
- Guardant Health published an Op-Ed on the pathologist about colorectal cancer, which was shared on Twitter. You can find the tweet here.
- Natera promotes its Renasight test on Twitter.
- Ioniq Sciences acknowledges one of its scientific advisors for National Cancer Research Month in a post on Instagram.
May 5, 2023
Hello team, Please find our competitive social listening snapshot below for 4/28 - 5/4.
Grail, Galleri, and Illumina
- Our share of voice increased by 82%.
- Citizens continue to advocate for Illumina in top-tier publications, including WSJ. As a follow-up to last week’s WSJ Op-Ed criticizing FTC Chairman Lina Khan’s approach, this week an anonymous contributor shared a positive experience using the Galleri test, and blames the FDA and FTC for roadblocking access to MCED tests. HCPs and individuals continue the WSJ conversation on Twitter, echoing the sentiment that the Illumina-Grail merger could greatly increase MCED accessibility. However, the conversation remains polarized—with supporters of Khan criticizing Illumina for potential ties to China and the CCP. Laywers and legal professionals also comment on the ensuing case.
- Galleri Classic is highlighted in a story from Desert Health’s founder and publisher, as she share her personal experience taking the Galleri test after being offered it during the tournament.
- The Galleri test is promoted by Fishers Fire and Emergency Services on Twitter and Facebook in support of our partnership with them to provide the Galleri test to firefighters.
- Grail is mentioned in a presentation by an HCP about liquid biopsy ctDNA assays for early cancer detection. Grail’s former chief commercial officer, Gautam Kollu, is featured in Stat during a panel at their Breakthrough Summit regarding the benefits of liquid biopsies in cancer detection. The panel is highlighted on Twitter. Overseas, the NHS furthers the conversation, mentioning Grail in the NHS-Galleri trial.
Companies We Follow
- Exact Sciences was mentioned in a post from Forward Madison FC on their Community Connection event as well as Valley Health Partners Community Health Center for congratulating them as one of their sponsors. Many articles report that the company will participate in next week’s BofA Securities Healthcare Conference. The OncoExTra test was promoted by an HCP of the company.
- Guardant Health is mentioned in an article reporting on the ctDNA immunotherapy trial. They are also being promoted in an article discussing the leaders in liquid biopsy technology.
- An Invitae stockholder shares a study on germline genetic testing. Outcomes from the PROCLAIM study are shared during /#AUA23.
- Natera promotes its webinar on new GU ctDNA data and use cases on Twitter.
- Nothing relevant to mention for Ioniq Sciences.
April 20, 2023
Hello team, Please find linked below our competitive social listening snapshot for 4/14 - 4/20.
Before compiling this week’s report, we revised our search terms and keywords in our social listening software. This was done to produce more accurate and relevant results across all social networks. We specifically focused on increasing the pickup of discussions from owned social accounts, such as Grail, Galleri, and competitors’ accounts. Furthermore, we reduced the number of verbatim press release pickups such as market reports and financial markets news.
Due to the adjustments mentioned above, the week-over-week comparison data in this week’s report shows greater differences than usual. Going forward, the comparisons will be more consistent.
Key findings include:
- Our share of voice increased by 13%, driven by discussions about methylation data and the PATHFINDER study at AACR 2023. On Instagram, Galleri Classic is mentioned by event participants, and HCPs and providers promote the Galleri test. The Galleri test is also mentioned alongside other MCEDs, in a story about blood-based liquid biopsies. Reuters reports on the continuing FTC vs Illumina case.
- ==Exact Sciences announced Medicare coverage for its ctDNA breast cancer panel,== and an executive from the company commented on the FTC-Illumina case: “That harm might not be apparent today, but Christoph Lengauer, PhD, MBA, cofounder and former chief innovation officer of Thrive Earlier Detection, a MCED developer now owned by Exact Sciences, worries about a future when Illumina invariably updates its machines in ways that might give Grail an edge.”
- Guardant Health receives Medicare coverage for Guardant360 Response™, and Guardant360 was mentioned in a paper about metastatic breast cancer. RingCentral shared a customer service case study featuring Guardant.
- Invitae publishes its annual ESG report.
- Natera is mentioned as a competitor in news about Foundation Medicine’s layoffs, and the company promotes its ISHLT 2023 meeting. A previous employee is recognized for her work in life sciences.
- Nothing relevant to mention for Ioniq Sciences.