Question

A 49-year-old average-risk man with no family history of colorectal cancer attends for preventive care. He has no symptoms. According to the CTFPHC colorectal cancer screening guideline, what is the most appropriate recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Begin screening with FOBT or FIT every 2 years starting now

Answer

Begin colonoscopy every 10 years starting at age 40

Answer

Defer screening until age 60

Answer

Order CT colonography every 5 years

Answer

Recommend no screening in asymptomatic adults

Practice question

A 49-year-old average-risk man with no family history of colorectal cancer attends for preventive care. He has no symptoms. According to the CTFPHC colorectal cancer screening guideline, what is the most appropriate recommendation?