Question

A 52-year-old woman with no significant past medical history asks about screening for colorectal cancer. She has no family history of colorectal cancer and no gastrointestinal symptoms. According to the CTFPHC colorectal cancer guideline, which screening option is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Offer faecal occult blood testing or FIT every 2 years until age 74.

Answer

No screening until age 60 if she remains asymptomatic.

Answer

Offer colonoscopy every 5 years starting immediately.

Answer

Offer CT colonography every year until age 74.

Answer

Do not screen because benefits do not outweigh harms in average-risk adults.

Practice question

A 52-year-old woman with no significant past medical history asks about screening for colorectal cancer. She has no family history of colorectal cancer and no gastrointestinal symptoms. According to the CTFPHC colorectal cancer guideline, which screening option is most appropriate?