A 52-year-old average-risk man with no family history of bowel cancer attends his GP asking about colorectal cancer screening. According to current Au...

Question

A 52-year-old average-risk man with no family history of bowel cancer attends his GP asking about colorectal cancer screening. According to current Australian recommendations, which screening strategy is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

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

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Colonoscopy every year from age 50

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No screening is required until age 65

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Flexible sigmoidoscopy only once at age 50

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CT colonography every 5 years from age 50

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): Colorectal cancer screening

A 52-year-old average-risk man with no family history of bowel cancer attends his GP asking about colorectal cancer screening. According to current Australian recommendations, which screening strategy is most appropriate?