Question

A 62-year-old asymptomatic man with well-controlled hypertension and no family history of colorectal cancer has never been screened. According to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, which screening strategy is most appropriate for this average-risk patient?

Accepted Answer

Fecal immunochemical test or guaiac fecal occult blood test every 2 years

Answer

No screening is recommended at his age if he is asymptomatic

Answer

Annual colonoscopy starting immediately

Answer

Single CT colonography at age 65 years

Answer

Screen only if he develops rectal bleeding

Practice question

A 62-year-old asymptomatic man with well-controlled hypertension and no family history of colorectal cancer has never been screened. According to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, which screening strategy is most appropriate for this average-risk patient?