A 46-year-old average-risk patient asks about colorectal cancer screening. He has no family history. What should you recommend?...

Question

A 46-year-old average-risk patient asks about colorectal cancer screening. He has no family history. What should you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Begin screening now

Answer

Wait until age 50 to start screening

Answer

Screen only if FIT is positive twice

Answer

CT colonography every year starting now

Answer

Screen only at age 60 if symptomatic

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Colorectal Cancer-Screening