Question

A 47-year-old average-risk man with no family history of bowel cancer attends your general practice asking about screening. According to current Australian guidelines, which screening strategy is recommended for people at average risk of colorectal cancer?

Accepted Answer

Immunochemical faecal occult blood test every 2 years from age 45 to 74 years

Answer

Colonoscopy every 5 years from age 40 to 74 years

Answer

CT colonography every 10 years from age 50 to 80 years

Answer

Flexible sigmoidoscopy once at age 55 years only

Answer

No screening required until age 60 years

Practice question

A 47-year-old average-risk man with no family history of bowel cancer attends your general practice asking about screening. According to current Australian guidelines, which screening strategy is recommended for people at average risk of colorectal cancer?