Question

A 46-year-old average-risk man asks about colorectal cancer screening. He has no family history and no GI symptoms. Which option is guideline-concordant?

Accepted Answer

Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years with annual FIT starting at 60

Answer

Colonoscopy every 5 years starting at age 50

Answer

CT colonography annually starting now

Answer

Annual fecal immunochemical test (FIT) starting now

Answer

No screening until age 60 given average risk

Practice question

A 46-year-old average-risk man asks about colorectal cancer screening. He has no family history and no GI symptoms. Which option is guideline-concordant?