Question

A 45-year-old at average colorectal cancer risk asks when and how to start screening. What is an appropriate option?

Accepted Answer

Start now with colonoscopy every 10 years

Answer

Start at 50 with colonoscopy

Answer

Start now with CT colonography annually

Answer

Start only if fecal occult blood test positive

Answer

Defer until age 55 if asymptomatic

Practice question

A 45-year-old at average colorectal cancer risk asks when and how to start screening. What is an appropriate option?