Colon Cancer: The Daily PANCE Blueprint
According to the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), what is the appropriate age to begin colorectal cancer screening in an average-risk adult?
A. 40 years
B. 45 years
C. 50 years
D. 55 years
E. 60 years
Answer and topic summary
The answer is B. 45 years
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that adults at average risk for colorectal cancer start regular screening at the age of 45. This recommendation was updated from the previous starting age of 50 to address the rising incidence of colorectal cancer in younger populations. Screening can be done via several methods, including high-sensitivity fecal occult blood testing (FOBT), sigmoidoscopy, or colonoscopy, with the choice depending on patient preference, availability, and risk factors.
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