A 47-year-old at average risk asks about colorectal cancer screening. No family history, no symptoms. What is recommended?...

Question

A 47-year-old at average risk asks about colorectal cancer screening. No family history, no symptoms. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Start now with annual fecal immunochemical testing or colonoscopy every 10 years

Answer

Start at age 50

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Cologuard every 10 years

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CT colonography every 15 years only

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No screening until age 60 unless symptoms develop

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Colorectal Cancer Screening