Question

A 60-year-old man at average risk with no family history of colorectal cancer presents for preventive care. He has no gastrointestinal symptoms. According to the Canadian Task Force, which is the most appropriate colorectal cancer screening strategy?

Accepted Answer

Begin screening now with faecal occult blood test or faecal immunochemical test every 2 years

Answer

Begin annual colonoscopy at age 60

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Defer screening until age 70

Answer

Screen only if he develops rectal bleeding or change in bowel habits

Answer

Order CT colonography every 5 years

Practice question

A 60-year-old man at average risk with no family history of colorectal cancer presents for preventive care. He has no gastrointestinal symptoms. According to the Canadian Task Force, which is the most appropriate colorectal cancer screening strategy?