Question

A 58-year-old man with a 30-pack-year smoking history and hypertension is seen in clinic. According to the CTFPHC colorectal cancer screening guideline, which of the following is the most appropriate screening strategy for average-risk adults in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Offer FIT or gFOBT every 2 years from age 50 to 74

Answer

Start colonoscopy every 10 years from age 40

Answer

Do no screening unless there is a family history of colorectal cancer

Answer

Offer CT colonography every 5 years as preferred test

Answer

Start annual FIT from age 75 onwards

Practice question

A 58-year-old man with a 30-pack-year smoking history and hypertension is seen in clinic. According to the CTFPHC colorectal cancer screening guideline, which of the following is the most appropriate screening strategy for average-risk adults in Canada?