Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the colon and rectum.
It is one of the most common types of cancers in men under 50 years old, and it has been increasing in frequency among young people.
The American Cancer Society recommends screening for colorectal cancer starting at age 45 or sooner if there are no family history or symptoms.
Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the colon and rectum. It is one of the most common types of cancers in men under 50 years old, and it has been increasing in frequency among young people. The American Cancer Society recommends screening for colorectal cancer starting at age 45 or sooner if there are no family history or symptoms.
, Colon and rectal cancers are often grouped together because they have many features in common.
Colorectal cancer is increasing in frequency among young people and it is the biggest cancer for people aged 40-50.
Being overweight, physically inactive and eating a diet high in processed foods and red meats increase your risk of colon cancer.
The death rate in older adults has fallen, but it has increased in people under age 55.
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Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths, according to the American Cancer Society.
<br>Butte County sees more colorectal cancer than other counties, we don't know exactly why it's a combination of multiple factors such as access to care or environmental or dietary.<br>
Colon and rectal cancers are often grouped together because they have many features in common.
<br>Younger people are being diagnosed with colorectal cancers.
<br>The colonoscope is the gold-standard device used to screen for disease and diagnose cancerous and precancerous polyps. It also removes them in one procedure.<br>
Colonoscopies have decreased incidence of colorectal cancer in US, but cases are trending up among people under 50 years old.
<br>Being overweight, physically inactive and eating a diet high in processed foods and red meats increase your risk of colon cancer.
Processed foods tend to be junk foods many of us crave: potato chips, pies and pastries, microwave meals and cheese. These tend to have high trans fat, high cholesterol and they tend to be high in sugar.
<br>Smoking and drinking alcohol also increase risk of colon cancer.<br>
American's diets and lifestyle choices are fueling an astounding trend of colon cancer being diagnosed in younger adults.
<br>The death rate in older adults has fallen, but it has increased in people under age 55.
<br>Many patients are reluctant to undergo colonoscopies or conduct at-home fecal tests. Doctors see potential in another screening method.<br>
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths when it's actually the fourth according to recent studies. Secondly, there are no statistics provided for Butte County specifically and therefore we cannot determine if they have a higher rate of colorectal cancer than other counties. Thirdly, Dr. Halabi claims that colonoscopies can save lives but does not provide any evidence or research to support this claim.
The author incorrectly states that colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths when it's actually the fourth according to recent studies.
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The article contains a statement that Butte County sees more colorectal cancer than other counties. This is an example of geographical bias as it implies that the higher incidence in Butte County is due to some inherent characteristic of the area or its inhabitants.
>Butte County sees more colorectal cancer than other counties, we dont now exactly why it's a combination of multiple factors, be it access to care or environmental or dietary,
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The article by Anna Montemor has several examples of conflicts of interest. The author is an Enloe Health Colorectal Surgeon Dr. Wissam Halabi and the article promotes colonoscopies at Enloe Medical Center.
Colon cancer and rectal cancer are often grouped together because they have many features in common.
“Don't ignore the warning signs, get a colonoscopy at the age of 45 or sooner if you have a strong family history...we are here to help.
Enloe Health Colorectal Surgeon, Dr. Wissam Halabi
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of family history and colonoscopy as they are promoting Enloe Health Colorectal Surgeon Dr. Wissam Halabi who specializes in these topics.
“Enloe Health Colorectal Surgeon, Dr. Wissam Halabi”
get a colonoscopy at the age of 45 or sooner if you have a strong family history...we are here to help.
Colorectal cancer is increasing in frequency among young people and it is the biggest cancer for people aged 40-50.
Stool-based tests are less invasive than colonoscopies but have to be done more often as they can miss polyps and give false positive results. If the result is abnormal, a colonoscopy needs to be performed.
Dr Marines recommends that Cologaurd is better than nothing if there's an issue preventing someone from having a colonoscopy but it's not the gold standard as it can miss about 20% of polyps. Even if positive and false positives, another colonoscopy needs to be performed.
Colon cancer impacts over 150,000 people in the United States.
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ACS lists five types of screening tests for colon cancer, including a colonoscopy which usually looks at the entire colon and can biopsy polyps. It needs to be done every 10 years but some dislike getting this test because of prep needed, missing work and need for another person to drive them home.
Colonoscopies are a one-and-done procedure that can prevent cancer by removing pre-cancerous polyps.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that the most important thing is to get screened regardless of which test you choose. However, this statement implies that all tests are equally effective and reliable when in fact they have different levels of accuracy and invasiveness.
The article suggests that stool-based tests can miss polyps and some cancers
The article states that Cologaurd is better than nothing if you have a problem with getting a colonoscopy, but it's not the gold standard
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority when stating that the American Cancer Society (ACS) lists five types of screening tests for colon cancer and that a colonoscopy is the gold standard of care. However, this statement does not provide any evidence or citation to support it.
The most important thing is to get screened, no matter which test you choose,
Bias
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The article is biased towards promoting the use of at-home tests for colon cancer. The author quotes Dr. Diego Marines who states that stool-based tests are less invasive and easier to do but have to be done more often than a colonoscopy. However, he also acknowledges that these tests can miss polyps and some cancers and give false positive results.
The most important thing is to get screened, no matter which test you choose,
, The colonoscope is the gold-standard device used to screen for disease and diagnose cancerous and precancerous polyps. It also removes them in one procedure.
Colonoscopies have decreased incidence of colorectal cancer in US, but cases are trending up among people under 50 years old.
Accuracy
Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths.
Younger people are being diagnosed with colorectal cancers.
, Colorectal cancer is now the number one cancer killer in men under 50 and the number two cancer killer in women under 50, after breast cancer.
, Being overweight, physically inactive and eating a diet high in processed foods and red meats increase your risk of colon cancer.
Processed foods tend to be junk foods many of us crave: potato chips, pies and pastries, microwave meals and cheese. These tend to have high trans fat, high cholesterol and they tend to be high in sugar.
Smoking and drinking alcohol also increase risk of colon cancer.
Accuracy
Colonoscopies have decreased incidence of colorectal cancer in US, but cases are trending up among people under 50 years old.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that 'Colorectal cancer is now the number one cancer killer in men under 50 and the number two cancer killer in women under 50', but this statement is not accurate as per recent studies which show that lung and liver cancers are more common among young adults than colon cancer. Secondly, Dr. Jamila Wynter claims that 'being overweight, physically inactive and eating a diet high in processed foods and red meats increase your risk'. However, this statement is not supported by any scientific evidence as there have been no conclusive studies linking these factors to an increased risk of colon cancer. Lastly, the article suggests that smoking and drinking alcohol also increase the risk of colon cancer which is true but it does not provide enough information about how much or what type of alcohol consumption increases this risk.
The statement 'being overweight, physically inactive and eating a diet high in processed foods and red meats increase your risk' is not supported by any scientific evidence.
The statement 'Colorectal cancer is now the number one cancer killer in men under 50 and the number two cancer killer in women under 50, after breast cancer' is deceptive as per recent studies which show that lung and liver cancers are more common among young adults than colon cancer.
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The article contains several informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority when stating that doctors believe our diets have a lot to do with the rise of colon cancer in young adults. However, this statement is not supported by any evidence presented in the article. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma when stating that being overweight and physically inactive increase your risk of colon cancer but does not provide any alternative options for maintaining a healthy weight or level of physical activity. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing processed foods as
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — What did you eat today? Colon cancer is on the rise in young adults and doctors believe our diets have a lot to do with that.
“I would say probably the top three to five risk factors include obesity,” said Riverside Health System Gastroenterologist Dr. Jamila Wynter.
Those processed foods tend to be the junk foods many of us crave: potato chips, pies and pastries, microwave meals and cheese.
Bias
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The article presents a biased view of the causes of colon cancer by focusing on lifestyle factors such as diet and physical activity. The author implies that these are the only risk factors for colon cancer when in fact there may be other genetic or environmental factors at play. Additionally, the use of language like 'junk foods' and 'feeding cancer cells' is inflammatory and not supported by scientific evidence.
Doctors believe American’s diets and lifestyle choices are fueling an astounding trend of colon cancer being diagnosed in younger adults.
Eating more fruits and vegetables is further prescriptions for avoiding colon cancer.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — What did you eat today? Colon cancer is on the rise in young adults and doctors believe our diets have a lot to do with that.
They tend to have high trans fat, high cholesterol and they tend to be high in sugar.
Those processed foods tend to be the junk foods many of us crave: potato chips, pies and pastries, microwave meals and cheese.
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Stephanie Hudson has a conflict of interest on the topics of colon cancer risk factors and diets as she is an employee of Riverside Health System Gastroenterologist Dr. Jamila Wynter who may have financial ties to companies that produce processed foods or red meats which are known risk factors for colon cancer.
Stephanie Hudson mentions in the article, 'Dr. Jamila Wynter is a gastroenterologist at Riverside Health System.'
The article discusses dietary changes to reduce the risk of colon cancer and states, 'Processed foods are high in sodium and can increase your risk of heart disease.'
, Many patients are reluctant to undergo colonoscopies or conduct at-home fecal tests.
The death rate in older adults has fallen, but it has increased in people under age 55.
Accuracy
Colorectal cancer awareness installation and rally on the National Mall to showcase the increasing number of cases in young adults.
, Many patients are reluctant to undergo colonoscopies or conduct at-home fecal tests. Doctors see potential in another screening method.
, The death rate in older adults has fallen, but it has increased in people under age 55.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it implies that the blood test for colon cancer detection is a new and promising method when in fact it has been around for some time. Secondly, the article quotes Dr. Folasade P. May as saying 'either you take this horrible laxative and then a doctor puts an instrument up your behind or you have to manipulate your own poop.' This statement is misleading because it implies that colonoscopies are always unpleasant when in fact they can be done with sedation, making the procedure less uncomfortable. Lastly, the article uses sensationalism by stating that 'many patients are reluctant to undergo colonoscopies or conduct at-home fecal tests.' This statement is not supported by any evidence and may create a false sense of urgency for readers.
The blood test for colon cancer detection is presented as a new and promising method when in fact it has been around for some time.
Fallacies
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Bias
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The author uses language that dehumanizes people who are reluctant to undergo colonoscopies or conduct at-home fecal tests. The phrase 'put many people off' implies that these screening methods are unpleasant and burdensome, which may be true but is not a neutral description of the situation.
Many patients are reluctant to undergo colonoscopies or conduct at-home fecal tests.
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The author has a conflict of interest with the topic of colon cancer screening methods as they mention their own research on this topic and also provide information about the benefits and drawbacks of different screening methods.
Dr. Folasade P. May
“either you take this horrible laxative and then a doctor puts an instrument up your behind, or you have to manipulate your own poop.”
