Question

A 55-year-old man with no family history of colorectal cancer attends for routine preventive care. He is asymptomatic, has no inflammatory bowel disease and is at average risk. According to Australian recommendations, which screening test and interval is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Colonoscopy every 5 years from age 50

Answer

Annual rigid sigmoidoscopy from age 40

Answer

CT colonography every 5 years from age 50

Answer

No screening is required unless symptoms develop

Practice question

A 55-year-old man with no family history of colorectal cancer attends for routine preventive care. He is asymptomatic, has no inflammatory bowel disease and is at average risk. According to Australian recommendations, which screening test and interval is most appropriate?