Question

A 46-year-old man with average colorectal cancer risk presents for preventive care. What is the recommended action?

Accepted Answer

Screen only if he develops iron-deficiency anemia

Answer

Defer screening until age 50 years

Answer

Begin screening now; choose an approved modality such as annual FIT or colonoscopy every 10 years

Answer

Begin screening at age 60 if asymptomatic

Answer

CT colonography every year starting now

Practice question

A 46-year-old man with average colorectal cancer risk presents for preventive care. What is the recommended action?