A 46-year-old man comes for a new-patient visit. He has no gastrointestinal symptoms, no personal history of polyps, and no family history of

Question

A 46-year-old man comes for a new-patient visit. He has no gastrointestinal symptoms, no personal history of polyps, and no family history of colorectal cancer. He does not smoke. Physical examination and CBC are normal. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Begin average-risk colorectal cancer screening now

Answer

Screen with CA 19-9 testing

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Defer screening until symptoms occur

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Start screening at age 50

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Obtain abdominal CT every 5 years

Colorectal cancer screening — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A 46-year-old man comes for a new-patient visit. He has no gastrointestinal symptoms, no personal history of polyps, and no family history of colorectal cancer. He does not smoke. Physical examination and CBC are normal. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening recommendation?