A 46-year-old man has no symptoms, family history of colorectal cancer, or inflammatory bowel disease. Physical examination is normal. He asks when

Question

A 46-year-old man has no symptoms, family history of colorectal cancer, or inflammatory bowel disease. Physical examination is normal. He asks when average-risk colorectal cancer screening should start. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Begin colorectal cancer screening now

Answer

Screen with carcinoembryonic antigen

Answer

Order abdominal CT as preferred screening

Answer

Defer screening until symptoms occur

Answer

Begin screening at age 50

Colorectal cancer screening — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A 46-year-old man has no symptoms, family history of colorectal cancer, or inflammatory bowel disease. Physical examination is normal. He asks when average-risk colorectal cancer screening should start. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening recommendation?