Question

A 44-year-old with suspected colorectal cancer symptoms (iron deficiency anaemia and change in bowel habit) presents to GP. What is the appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Urgent suspected cancer referral

Answer

FIT only and review in 3 months

Answer

Routine gastroenterology referral

Answer

Empirical iron and review

Answer

Colonoscopy arranged by GP directly without referral

Practice question

A 44-year-old with suspected colorectal cancer symptoms (iron deficiency anaemia and change in bowel habit) presents to GP. What is the appropriate action?