Question

A 78-year-old woman with no previous colorectal cancer screening asks whether she should start now. She has hypertension and osteoarthritis but is otherwise well and independent. According to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, what is the most appropriate recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Explain that routine colorectal cancer screening is not recommended after age 74 and discuss individualised decision-making.

Answer

Recommend starting biennial faecal occult blood testing up to age 85.

Answer

Recommend starting 10-yearly colonoscopy screening immediately.

Answer

Recommend CT colonography every 5 years starting now.

Answer

Advise that screening is mandatory at her age.

Practice question

A 78-year-old woman with no previous colorectal cancer screening asks whether she should start now. She has hypertension and osteoarthritis but is otherwise well and independent. According to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, what is the most appropriate recommendation?