A 52-year-old woman asks about bowel cancer screening. She has no family history of colorectal cancer and no symptoms. According to current national r...

Question

A 52-year-old woman asks about bowel cancer screening. She has no family history of colorectal cancer and no symptoms. According to current national recommendations, which is the most appropriate screening strategy for someone at average risk?

Accepted Answer

iFOBT every 2 years from age 45-74

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Colonoscopy every 5 years from age 40

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iFOBT once at age 50 only

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No screening until symptoms develop

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Annual CT colonography

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): Colorectal cancer screening

A 52-year-old woman asks about bowel cancer screening. She has no family history of colorectal cancer and no symptoms. According to current national recommendations, which is the most appropriate screening strategy for someone at average risk?