Question

A 55-year-old average-risk man presents for routine health maintenance. He has no family history of colorectal cancer, no symptoms and no prior screening. According to the CTFPHC colorectal cancer guideline, what is the recommended screening strategy?

Accepted Answer

Guaiac faecal occult blood test or faecal immunochemical test every 2 years

Answer

No screening until age 60 years

Answer

Annual colonoscopy from age 50 years

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Single sigmoidoscopy at age 55 with no further screening

Answer

PSA testing instead of colorectal cancer screening

Practice question

A 55-year-old average-risk man presents for routine health maintenance. He has no family history of colorectal cancer, no symptoms and no prior screening. According to the CTFPHC colorectal cancer guideline, what is the recommended screening strategy?