Question

A 52-year-old woman with no risk factors presents to her family physician asking for screening for colorectal cancer. According to the CTFPHC, what is the recommended screening approach for average-risk adults aged 50-74 years?

Accepted Answer

Faecal occult blood test or FIT every 2 years

Answer

Annual colonoscopy for all

Answer

No screening until age 60

Answer

CT colonography every 5 years

Answer

Single flexible sigmoidoscopy only at age 50

Practice question

A 52-year-old woman with no risk factors presents to her family physician asking for screening for colorectal cancer. According to the CTFPHC, what is the recommended screening approach for average-risk adults aged 50-74 years?