A 45-year-old at average risk asks about colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. What is the current USPSTF recommendation?...

Question

A 45-year-old at average risk asks about colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. What is the current USPSTF recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Start at age 45 with any approved strategy

Answer

Start at age 50; colonoscopy every 10 years only

Answer

Begin annual CT colonography

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Stool DNA test every 3 years starting at 55

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Screen only if family history is positive

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Colorectal Cancer Screening