Question

A 55-year-old man at average risk with no family history of colorectal cancer presents for preventive care. According to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, which is the most appropriate screening recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Fecal immunochemical test (FIT) every 2 years from age 50 to 74

Answer

No screening until age 60

Answer

Annual colonoscopy starting at age 50

Answer

CT colonography every 5 years from age 50

Answer

Sigmoidoscopy every year from age 50

Practice question

A 55-year-old man at average risk with no family history of colorectal cancer presents for preventive care. According to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, which is the most appropriate screening recommendation?