CRC screening — MCCQE Part 1 MCQ

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A 55-year-old man with no CRC family history asks about colorectal cancer screening. No symptoms. Per CTFPHC, most appropriate strategy?

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Correct answer: A — FIT every 2 years

CTFPHC: FIT every 2 years or flexible sigmoidoscopy every 10 years for average-risk adults 50-74. Colonoscopy not first-line (resource implications). FIT superior to guaiac FOBT.

Reference: CTFPHC CRC Screening 2016