Question

A 64-year-old man presents with new onset iron deficiency anaemia and positive iFOBT. According to Australian colorectal cancer guidelines, what is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Arrange colonoscopy for diagnostic evaluation

Answer

Repeat iFOBT in 6 months

Answer

Start oral iron and review in 3 months without further investigation

Answer

Order CT colonography only

Answer

Assume haemorrhoids as the cause and manage conservatively

Practice question

A 64-year-old man presents with new onset iron deficiency anaemia and positive iFOBT. According to Australian colorectal cancer guidelines, what is the most appropriate next step?