Question

A 72-year-old man with no significant comorbidities has been undergoing biennial faecal immunochemical tests (FIT) for colorectal cancer screening since age 60. All previous tests have been negative. He asks whether he should continue screening. According to the CTFPHC guideline, what is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

Stop colorectal cancer screening now

Answer

Continue FIT screening every 2 years until age 80

Answer

Switch to colonoscopy every 10 years until age 85

Answer

Increase FIT screening frequency to annually

Answer

Switch to CT colonography every 5 years

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