Question

A 46-year-old average-risk patient with no family history of colorectal cancer presents for screening. What is the most appropriate recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Order colonoscopy in 10 years if FIT is negative

Answer

Defer screening until age 50

Answer

Offer faecal occult blood testing only

Answer

Initiate screening now (e.g., colonoscopy every 10 years or FIT annually)

Answer

CT colonography only

Practice question

A 46-year-old average-risk patient with no family history of colorectal cancer presents for screening. What is the most appropriate recommendation?