Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Mainz Biomed Advocates for a Shift from Screening to Prevention
BERKELEY, Calif. and MAINZ, Germany, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mainz Biomed N.V. (NASDAQ:MYNZ) ("Mainz Biomed" or the "Company"), a molecular genetics diagnostic company specializing in the early detection of cancer, is proud to support Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March. Detecting colorectal cancer (CRC) in its early stages significantly improves survival rates, making awareness and proactive screening essential in the fight against this disease. Globally, CRC is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, with over 930,000 fatalities annually. In the U.S. it is estimated that over 150,000 people were diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and in Germany, approximately 22,836 individuals succumb to CRC each year, accounting for a substantial portion of cancer-related mortality in the country.
Mainz Biomed is committed to combating CRC by advancing diagnostic solutions that focus on early intervention rather than late-stage detection. Through ongoing research, the Company aims to transform the CRC landscape with its next generation product, enabling early detection of pre-cancerous adenomas to improve prevention strategies. Leveraging a combination of mRNA biomarkers, the FIT test, and a proprietary AI algorithm, Mainz Biomed's pooled analysis of the ColoFuture and eAArly DETECT studies demonstrated a groundbreaking advanced adenoma detection sensitivity of 82% and a specificity of 97%. These findings highlight the immense potential for early intervention and reinforce the Company's mission to develop next-generation screening methods that improve patient outcomes and pave the way for more effective prevention strategies in the future.
With the current flagship product, ColoAlert®, Mainz Biomed already is enhancing the CRC screening landscape by expanding collaborations with laboratories, including its most recent partnership in Switzerland. By fostering these partnerships, the company is making high-quality, DNA-based screening more widely accessible.
Lowering barriers to CRC screening is crucial in empowering both patients and healthcare professionals in early cancer detection. One key initiative is increasing accessibility through at-home testing solutions, now available via one of Mainz Biomed's laboratory partners, European Oncology Lab, through their web-based platform.
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month serves as a crucial reminder that early detection saves lives. Despite being one of the most preventable cancers, CRC remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide due to low screening participation. Mainz Biomed is committed to changing this by driving awareness, expanding access to cutting-edge screening solutions, and empowering individuals to take proactive steps in their health. By fostering education, innovation, and accessibility, the Company continues to champion a future where colorectal cancer is detected early—and, ultimately, prevented.
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About Mainz Biomed NV
Mainz Biomed develops market-ready molecular genetic diagnostic solutions for life-threatening conditions. The Company's flagship product is ColoAlert®, an accurate, non-invasive and easy-to-use, early-detection diagnostic test for colorectal cancer. ColoAlert® is marketed across Europe and the United Arab Emirates. The Company is currently running a pivotal FDA clinical study for US regulatory approval. Mainz Biomed's product candidate portfolio also includes PancAlert, an early-stage pancreatic cancer screening test based on real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction-based (PCR) multiplex detection of molecular-genetic biomarkers in stool samples. To learn more, visit mainzbiomed.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
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