Question

A 61-year-old average-risk man with no family history of colorectal cancer presents for screening. According to the 2016 Canadian Task Force colorectal cancer screening guideline, which option is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Fecal immunochemical test (FIT) every 2 years from age 50 to 74

Answer

Annual colonoscopy from age 50 to 74

Answer

Start screening only at age 70

Answer

No screening is recommended in asymptomatic individuals

Answer

CT colonography every 5 years only

Practice question

A 61-year-old average-risk man with no family history of colorectal cancer presents for screening. According to the 2016 Canadian Task Force colorectal cancer screening guideline, which option is most appropriate?