A 60-year-old man with hypertension and hyperlipidaemia but no diabetes or cardiovascular disease asks about breast and prostate cancer screening reco...

Question

A 60-year-old man with hypertension and hyperlipidaemia but no diabetes or cardiovascular disease asks about breast and prostate cancer screening recommendations for his 55-year-old wife and for himself. According to the CTFPHC, which statement is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Women aged 50-69 at average risk may be screened with mammography every 2-3 years after informed discussion of benefits and harms

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Women aged 40-49 at average risk should be routinely screened every year with mammography

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Men 55-69 should undergo annual PSA screening

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PSA screening is recommended for men over 70 but not for younger men

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Women aged 50-74 should have annual clinical breast exams but not mammography

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Cancer screening recommendations

A 60-year-old man with hypertension and hyperlipidaemia but no diabetes or cardiovascular disease asks about breast and prostate cancer screening recommendations for his 55-year-old wife and for himself. According to the CTFPHC, which statement is most accurate?