Question

A 45-year-old asymptomatic man with no family history of colorectal cancer attends for preventive health advice. According to current Australian guidelines, what is the recommended population screening strategy for colorectal cancer for someone at average risk?

Accepted Answer

Immunochemical faecal occult blood test every 2 years from age 45 to 74

Answer

Colonoscopy every 5 years starting at age 40

Answer

Sigmoidoscopy once at age 50 only

Answer

No screening until age 60

Answer

Annual CT colonography from age 45

Practice question

A 45-year-old asymptomatic man with no family history of colorectal cancer attends for preventive health advice. According to current Australian guidelines, what is the recommended population screening strategy for colorectal cancer for someone at average risk?