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Colorectal cancer screening — ABFM Board MCQ

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A 46-year-old man with no family history of colorectal cancer asks about preventive care. He has no rectal bleeding, weight loss, or change in bowel habits. Which of the following screening tests is indicated?

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Correct answer: D — Colonoscopy, FIT, or another recommended colorectal cancer screening strategy

USPSTF recommends colorectal cancer screening beginning at age 45 for average-risk adults.

Reference: USPSTF A and B Recommendations: https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation-topics/uspstf-a-and-b-recommendations