A 62-year-old man with microcytic anaemia (Hb 96 g/L, ferritin low) and no overt bleeding. Next step per cancer referral guidance?...

Question

A 62-year-old man with microcytic anaemia (Hb 96 g/L, ferritin low) and no overt bleeding. Next step per cancer referral guidance?

Accepted Answer

2-week wait referral for suspected colorectal cancer

Answer

Start oral iron and review in 3 months

Answer

Routine colonoscopy within 18 weeks

Answer

FOBt first then decide

Answer

No further action

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Iron-Deficiency Anaemia (IDA)