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Colorectal cancer screening — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

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EasyAmbulatory Medicine / Primary CareColorectal cancer screeningUSMLE Step 3

A 46-year-old man comes for an annual visit. He has no gastrointestinal symptoms, inflammatory bowel disease, or family history of colorectal cancer. BMI is 27 kg/m2. He asks whether he can wait until age 50 years for colorectal cancer screening. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening recommendation?

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Correct answer: A — Begin colorectal cancer screening now using an approved strategy

Average-risk adults should begin colorectal cancer screening at age 45 years; options include stool-based tests and direct visualization tests.

Reference: USPSTF Colorectal Cancer Screening, 2021