A 56-year-old man with no family history of colorectal cancer presents for preventive care. According to the CTFPHC colorectal cancer screening guidel...

Question

A 56-year-old man with no family history of colorectal cancer presents for preventive care. According to the CTFPHC colorectal cancer screening guideline, what is the recommended approach for an average-risk person like him?

Accepted Answer

Offer faecal immunochemical testing (FIT) every 2 years between ages 50 and 74

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Offer colonoscopy every 5 years starting at age 40

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Offer annual faecal occult blood testing starting at age 45 only

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Do not screen average-risk individuals for colorectal cancer

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Screen only if he develops rectal bleeding

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Colorectal cancer screening

A 56-year-old man with no family history of colorectal cancer presents for preventive care. According to the CTFPHC colorectal cancer screening guideline, what is the recommended approach for an average-risk person like him?