Question

A 78-year-old woman with no previous colorectal cancer screening presents for a general review. She is independent in activities of daily living and has hypertension and osteoarthritis. According to CTFPHC colorectal cancer screening guidance, what is the most appropriate recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Advise that routine colorectal cancer screening is not recommended after age 74

Answer

Begin FIT screening every 2 years

Answer

Offer one-time colonoscopy

Answer

Offer flexible sigmoidoscopy every 10 years

Answer

Offer annual gFOBT indefinitely

Practice question

A 78-year-old woman with no previous colorectal cancer screening presents for a general review. She is independent in activities of daily living and has hypertension and osteoarthritis. According to CTFPHC colorectal cancer screening guidance, what is the most appropriate recommendation?