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Colon cancer deaths dropped by half for people who did at-home, no-laxative test program

Nypost · · 710 words · By Allie Yang
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Colon cancer deaths dropped by half for people who did at-home, no-laxative test program See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Add The New York Post on Google Colonoscopies are the top-recommended screening for colorectal cancer, which is is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in men and women.

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Yet some people avoid their screenings due to fear, inconvenience or discomfort — and not even from the rectal camera.

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Claim 1: “a new study out of Spain found that a non-invasive test — that can be done entirely at home — can also seriously save lives from colon cancer.”
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Multiple news reports confirm a study showing that a non-invasive at-home screening test reduces the risk of colorectal cancer death (specifically citing a 33% reduction).
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web search NEUTRAL — A noninvasive colorectal cancer screening test that can be done at home could reduce the risk of colorectal cancer death by 33%, according to a new study.
https://cancer.osu.edu/news/new-study-shows-at-home-colon-ca…
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web search NEUTRAL — At-home colon cancer screening as effective as decadal colonoscopy, new research reveals. NEW YORK, July 27: A new study reveals that a simple home screening test for colon cancer can lower the risk o…
https://www.arabtimesonline.com/news/at-home-test-reduces-co…
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web search NEUTRAL — A noninvasive colorectal cancer screening test can be done at home, showing positive results.Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States, wit…
https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/home-screening-test-red…
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Claim 2: “Researchers examined data from 2.2 million people.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general Wikipedia entries about the Spanish language and dictionary sites; none of the provided sources mention the specific sample size of 2.2 million people for the study.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Fit or FIT may refer to:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fit
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — FitGirl Repacks is a website distributing pirated video games. FitGirl Repacks is known for "repacking" games – compressing them significantly so they can be downloaded and shared more efficiently. To…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FitGirl_Repacks
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Fresh and Fit Podcast is a show hosted by Sudanese-American blogger Amrou Fudl (Arabic: عمرو فضل; born February 1, 1990), known online by the pseudonym Myron Gaines, and Barbadian-American Walter …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fresh_and_Fit_Podcast
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Claim 3: “An FIT, sometimes called a fecal blood test, looks for blood in the stool, a sign of colon cancer.”
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Wikipedia and MedlinePlus explicitly confirm that the FIT test detects hidden blood in the stool as a marker for colon cancer.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A stool test is a medical diagnostic technique that involves the collection and analysis of fecal matter. Microbial analysis (culturing), microscopy and chemical tests are among the tests performed on…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stool_test
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) is a diagnostic technique that examines stool samples for traces of non-visible blood, which could potentially indicate conditions including bowel cancer. Symptoms …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fecal_immunochemical_test
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Fecal occult blood (FOB) refers to blood in the feces that is not visibly apparent (unlike other types of blood in stool such as melena or hematochezia). A fecal occult blood test (FOBT) checks for hi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fecal_occult_blood
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Claim 4: “If the FIT comes back positive, they’d have to get a colonoscopy.”
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Claim 5: “the DNA test finds advanced lesions better than the other tests and is recommended every three years. The other tests are recommended every year.”
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Claim 6: “In adults aged 50-64, rates are climbing.”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm that colorectal cancer rates are increasing among adults aged 50-64.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Colorectal cancer, also known as bowel cancer, colon cancer, or rectal cancer, is the development of cancer from the colon or rectum (parts of the large intestine), in which uncontrolled growth of col…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorectal_cancer
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A colorectal polyp is a polyp (fleshy growth) occurring on the lining of the colon or rectum. Untreated colorectal polyps can develop into colorectal cancer. Colorectal polyps are often classified by …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorectal_polyp
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC) is a hereditary predisposition to colon cancer. HNPCC is synonymous with Lynch syndrome, an autosomal dominant genetic condition that is most commonly…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hereditary_nonpolyposis_colore…
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Claim 7: “colonoscopies... is recommended every 10 years for average risk adults.”
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Claim 8: “Colonoscopies are the top-recommended screening for colorectal cancer”
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The American Cancer Society and other medical sources describe the colonoscopy as the 'gold standard' for colorectal cancer screening due to its ability to both detect and prevent cancer.
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web search NEUTRAL — Yes, there are alternatives for colorectal cancer screening, including stool-based tests (like Cologuard), blood-based tests, and other direct visualization methods. Your provider will recommend the s…
https://www.southshorehealth.org/wellness/blog/first-colonos…
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web search NEUTRAL — When discussing screening options for colon cancer with a client at risk, a nurse should consider several key screening methods. Here are the options that should be included: Fecal Occult Blood Test (…
https://brainly.com/question/62487516
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web search NEUTRAL — The American Cancer Society recommends that people at average risk of colorectal cancer start regular colonoscopy screenings at age 45.This method is the ‘gold standard’ for colorectal cancer screenin…
https://www.nuvancehealth.org/health-tips-and-news/at-home-t…
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Claim 9: “This study looked at people age 50 to 69 who participated in a 21-year program. During that time, every two years, they did an fecal immunochemical test, or FIT.”
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Evidence from AAFP and other sources confirms a Spanish trial (COLONPREV) involving adults aged 50-69 using FIT tests, although the specific '21-year' duration is mentioned in the claim and supported by the context of the retrospective population-based cohort study mentioned in MedPage Today.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Spain, officially the Kingdom of Spain, is a country in Southern and Western Europe with territories in North Africa. Featuring the southernmost point of continental Europe, it is the largest country …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spain
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Spanish might refer to: Items from or related to Spain: Spaniards (Spanish people) Spanish language Spanish cuisine Spanish history Spanish culture Languages of Spain, the various languages in Spain …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Spanish (español) or Castilian (castellano) is a Romance language of the Indo-European language family that evolved from the Vulgar Latin spoken on the Iberian Peninsula of Europe. It originated in th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_language
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Claim 10: “a colonoscopy... can cut out precancerous polyps and prevent cancer, but also can biopsy a suspicious mass to see if it’s cancerous. In contrast, an FIT is a screening only, and cannot confirm a patient has cancer.”
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Claim 11: “An FIT is also less likely to deliver a false positive compared to the other two tests.”
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Claim 12: “There’s another test, gFOBT, that detects blood in stool, but requires a bit more prep. Certain foods and medicines must be avoided, and the test is a bit longer — samples from three bowel movements in a row are required.”
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No evidence was provided in the search results regarding the specific requirements or prep for the gFOBT test.
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Claim 13: “An FIT costs less than $100 out of pocket.”
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Claim 14: “Over the course of the study, deaths among adults aged 50 to 69 who completed the program dropped by 50%.”
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The specific '50% drop' figure appears in one search result that mirrors the claim's phrasing, but other reports on the same Spanish study mention a '33% reduction' in death risk. The 50% figure is not corroborated by other independent sources.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Colorectal cancer, also known as bowel cancer, colon cancer, or rectal cancer, is the development of cancer from the colon or rectum (parts of the large intestine), in which uncontrolled growth of col…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorectal_cancer
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Colón (Spanish pronunciation: [koˈlon]) is a city and seaport in Panama, beside the Caribbean Sea, lying near the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal. It is the capital of Panama's Colón Province an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colón,_Panama
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The large intestine, also known as the large bowel, is the last part of the gastrointestinal tract and of the digestive system in tetrapods. Water and salts are absorbed here and the remaining waste m…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Large_intestine
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Claim 15: “it’s a lot less costly than multitarget stool DNA tests, like Cologuard, which find DNA in the stool.”
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No evidence was provided in the search results to compare the cost of FIT tests versus Cologuard.
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Claim 16: “The FIT finds cancer and polyps or advanced adenomas better than the gFOBT, according to Mayo Clinic.”
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Claim 17: “colorectal cancer, which is is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in men and women”
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Sources conflict on the ranking. One source explicitly states it is the 'third leading cause of cancer deaths among American men and women,' while another source (POZ) claims it is the 'second most common cause of cancer deaths' according to the American Cancer Society.
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web search NEUTRAL — Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine or the rectum, and is often called colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States.
https://www.healthywomen.org/condition/colon-cancer
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web search NEUTRAL — Colorectal cancer, sometimes called colon cancer, starts when cells lining your colon or rectum grow out of control. It's the third leading cause of cancer deaths among American men and women.
https://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/colorectal-polyps-ca…
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web search NEUTRAL — Despite evidence that colorectal cancer screenings save lives, many adults delay or avoid getting screened. Delivering education about colorectal cancer at the #pointofcare —when patients are focused …
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/phreesia-life-sciences_four-r…
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