Question

A 52‑year‑old average‑risk man asks about bowel cancer screening. According to Australian guidelines (non‑Indigenous), what is the recommended screening strategy?

Accepted Answer

Faecal immunochemical test (FIT) every 2 years from age 50 to 74

Answer

Colonoscopy every 5 years from age 40

Answer

Annual FIT from age 30

Answer

Flexible sigmoidoscopy once at age 50 only

Answer

No screening is required without symptoms

Practice question

A 52‑year‑old average‑risk man asks about bowel cancer screening. According to Australian guidelines (non‑Indigenous), what is the recommended screening strategy?