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2. Docs Say This At-Home Test May Be As Effective As A ... - AOL

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   A new study finds that home colon cancer screening tests may be as effective as a colonoscopy at preventing cancer death. 'WH' talked to experts to explain.

3. Dreading a colonoscopy? There are alternatives | Savvy Senior

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   DEAR STEVEN: While a colonoscopy remains the most accurate screening test for detecting colon cancer (94% accurate), there are other easier — although less accurate — tests available. But be ...

4. New colorectal cancer blood test approved by FDA: What to know

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   “The Shield blood test is a screening test for colorectal cancer that is as accurate as the most commonly used stool-based test, FIT, for detecting colorectal cancer. ... most adults begin ...

5. FDA approves new blood test to screen for colon cancer

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   Indeed, colorectal cancer is one of the only cancers that can be prevented with screening, and colonoscopy is, by far, the most accurate way to detect it. But screening rates are extraordinarily low.

6. Fecal immunochemical test - Wikipedia

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   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. [1] Symptoms which could be caused by bowel cancer and suggest a FIT include a change in bowel habit, anaemia , unexplained weight loss, and abdominal pain .

7. Colonoscopy - Wikipedia

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   Some medical societies in the US recommend a screening colonoscopy every 10 years beginning at age 50 for adults without increased risk for colorectal cancer. [25] Research shows that the risk of cancer is low for 10 years if a high-quality colonoscopy does not detect cancer, so tests for this purpose are indicated every ten years. [25] [26]