Question

A 62-year-old man with no family history of colorectal cancer and no symptoms asks about screening. According to the CTFPHC colorectal cancer guideline, what is an appropriate screening strategy for an average-risk adult aged 60-74 years?

Accepted Answer

Faecal immunochemical test every 2 years

Answer

Annual colonoscopy

Answer

CT colonography every 5 years only

Answer

No screening is recommended for average-risk adults

Answer

Single sigmoidoscopy at age 60 only

Practice question

A 62-year-old man with no family history of colorectal cancer and no symptoms asks about screening. According to the CTFPHC colorectal cancer guideline, what is an appropriate screening strategy for an average-risk adult aged 60-74 years?