Question

A 45-year-old average-risk patient asks about colorectal cancer screening. Which option aligns with US recommendations?

Accepted Answer

Start at 45; options include FIT yearly or colonoscopy every 10 years

Answer

Start at 50 with colonoscopy only

Answer

Start at 40 with CT colonography every 10 years

Answer

Start at 55 with stool DNA-FIT every 5 years

Answer

Defer until age 60 if asymptomatic

Practice question

A 45-year-old average-risk patient asks about colorectal cancer screening. Which option aligns with US recommendations?