A 55-year-old patient asks a pharmacist about colorectal cancer screening. Which recommendation aligns with current Canadian cancer screening guidelines for average-risk adults?
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A
Colonoscopy every 5 years starting at age 40
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B
Fecal immunochemical test (FIT) every 1–2 years starting at age 50
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C
CT colonography every 10 years starting at age 45
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D
No screening is recommended unless symptoms are present