Question

A 30-year-old woman presents with non-specific abdominal pain and a strong family history of colorectal cancer diagnosed before age 50 years. Which screening strategy is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Referral for colonoscopy at an earlier age than population screening

Answer

Faecal occult blood test from age 50 only

Answer

No screening is required because she is young

Answer

Abdominal ultrasound annually

Answer

Flexible sigmoidoscopy only at age 60

Practice question

A 30-year-old woman presents with non-specific abdominal pain and a strong family history of colorectal cancer diagnosed before age 50 years. Which screening strategy is most appropriate?