Question

A 50 year old average risk woman presents for a periodic health exam with no gastrointestinal symptoms and no family history of colorectal cancer. According to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, which colorectal cancer screening approach is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Faecal occult blood test or faecal immunochemical test every 2 years from age 50 to 74

Answer

Screening colonoscopy every 5 years from age 40 to 75

Answer

Annual digital rectal examination alone

Answer

No screening is recommended unless she becomes symptomatic

Answer

CT colonography every year

Practice question

A 50 year old average risk woman presents for a periodic health exam with no gastrointestinal symptoms and no family history of colorectal cancer. According to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, which colorectal cancer screening approach is recommended?