A 47-year-old woman comes for an annual examination. She has no gastrointestinal symptoms, no family history of colorectal cancer, and no prior

Question

A 47-year-old woman comes for an annual examination. She has no gastrointestinal symptoms, no family history of colorectal cancer, and no prior colorectal cancer screening. Examination is normal. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Begin colorectal cancer screening now

Answer

Screen if fecal occult blood becomes positive on examination

Answer

Start screening at age 50 years

Answer

Screen with abdominal CT each year

Answer

Start screening at age 60 years

Colorectal cancer screening — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A 47-year-old woman comes for an annual examination. She has no gastrointestinal symptoms, no family history of colorectal cancer, and no prior colorectal cancer screening. Examination is normal. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening recommendation?