A 45-year-old asymptomatic individual asks about colon cancer screening. No family history. Best recommendation?...

Question

A 45-year-old asymptomatic individual asks about colon cancer screening. No family history. Best recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Start screening now; options include FIT annually or colonoscopy every 10 years

Answer

Start screening at age 50

Answer

Start only if stool DNA test positive

Answer

No screening until age 60

Answer

Screen with colonoscopy every 5 years

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Colorectal Cancer Screening