Question

A 45-year-old man with no significant past history asks about screening for bowel cancer. He has no family history of colorectal cancer. According to Australian preventive health guidelines, what is the recommended population screening strategy for someone at average risk?

Accepted Answer

Faecal occult blood testing every 2 years from age 50

Answer

Colonoscopy every 5 years from age 40

Answer

Faecal occult blood testing every year from age 40

Answer

No screening is recommended unless he develops symptoms

Answer

CT colonography every 5 years from age 50

Practice question

A 45-year-old man with no significant past history asks about screening for bowel cancer. He has no family history of colorectal cancer. According to Australian preventive health guidelines, what is the recommended population screening strategy for someone at average risk?