Question

A 45-year-old average-risk patient asks about colorectal cancer screening. No family history or symptoms. What should you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Begin now at age 45 using any recommended modality

Answer

Begin screening at age 50; not indicated yet

Answer

Begin at age 40 with annual colonoscopy

Answer

No screening until age 60 if asymptomatic

Answer

Begin only if FIT positive now

Practice question

A 45-year-old average-risk patient asks about colorectal cancer screening. No family history or symptoms. What should you recommend?