Question

A 52-year-old average-risk man with no family history of colorectal cancer attends for a periodic health examination. He has no gastrointestinal symptoms. According to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, what is the most appropriate colorectal cancer screening strategy?

Accepted Answer

Offer screening starting now with biennial faecal immunochemical testing.

Answer

No screening until age 60 years.

Answer

Begin annual colonoscopy screening immediately.

Answer

Offer CT colonography every 5 years starting at age 55.

Answer

Screen only if he develops symptoms such as rectal bleeding.

Practice question

A 52-year-old average-risk man with no family history of colorectal cancer attends for a periodic health examination. He has no gastrointestinal symptoms. According to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, what is the most appropriate colorectal cancer screening strategy?