Question

A 45-year-old woman presents to her family doctor for a periodic health visit. She has no chronic illnesses and no family history of colorectal cancer. According to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, which colorectal cancer screening strategy is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Offer FIT or gFOBT every 2 years starting now

Answer

Start colonoscopy every 5 years from age 45

Answer

Offer annual FIT or gFOBT from age 45 to 74

Answer

Advise that screening should not begin until age 60

Answer

Advise no colorectal cancer screening is needed in average-risk adults

Practice question

A 45-year-old woman presents to her family doctor for a periodic health visit. She has no chronic illnesses and no family history of colorectal cancer. According to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, which colorectal cancer screening strategy is most appropriate?