Question

A 49‑year‑old man with no family history presents for preventive care. He has never been screened for colorectal cancer. What is recommended now?

Accepted Answer

Start screening now-e.g., colonoscopy every 10 years or FIT annually

Answer

No screening until age 50

Answer

Start annual FOBT only

Answer

Flexible sigmoidoscopy only once at age 60

Answer

CT colonography annually

Practice question

A 49‑year‑old man with no family history presents for preventive care. He has never been screened for colorectal cancer. What is recommended now?