Question

A 54-year-old man at average risk presents for colorectal cancer screening. He has no family history of colorectal cancer, and no inflammatory bowel disease. According to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, which screening option is recommended for him?

Accepted Answer

Fecal immunochemical test (FIT) every 2 years or flexible sigmoidoscopy every 10 years between ages 50 and 74

Answer

Annual colonoscopy

Answer

No screening is recommended

Answer

CT colonography every year

Answer

Stool DNA testing every 6 months

Practice question

A 54-year-old man at average risk presents for colorectal cancer screening. He has no family history of colorectal cancer, and no inflammatory bowel disease. According to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, which screening option is recommended for him?