Question

A 68-year-old man presents for preventive care. He has no gastrointestinal symptoms and no family history of colorectal cancer. He has never been screened. According to CTFPHC guidelines, which colorectal cancer screening strategy is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Offer faecal immunochemical test (FIT) every 2 years until age 74

Answer

Offer colonoscopy every 10 years from now until age 80

Answer

Offer annual guaiac faecal occult blood testing indefinitely

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Do not offer screening because he is older than 60

Answer

Offer CT colonography every 5 years

Practice question

A 68-year-old man presents for preventive care. He has no gastrointestinal symptoms and no family history of colorectal cancer. He has never been screened. According to CTFPHC guidelines, which colorectal cancer screening strategy is most appropriate?