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What is the screening recommendation for colorectal cancer for patients who have 2 first-degree relatives with colorectal cancer, one diagnosed at age [random:40.0,74.0,0] years and the other at age [random:40.0,74.0,0]?
{{c1::Colonoscopy every 5 years starting at:
10 years younger than the earliest age of Dx. in an FDR OR
Age 50 years, whichever comes first, continue until age 74 years}}
{{c1::Colonoscopy every 5 years starting at:
10 years younger than the earliest age of Dx. in an FDR OR
Age 50 years, whichever comes first, continue until age 74 years}}
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- This is a category 2 patient
- 1 FDR diagnosed <60 years old OR
- 2 FDR with CRC diagnosed at any age OR
- 1 FDR + ≥1 SDR diagnosed with CRC at any age
- CT colonography may be offered if colonoscopy is contraindicated
- Low dose (100 mg) aspirin daily should be considered from age 45-70
| Colorectal Cancer Screening Based on Family History | ||
| Risk | Definition | Screening |
| Category 1: Average or slightly increased |
| iFOBT every 2 years starting from age 45-74 years |
| Category 2: Moderately increased |
| Colonoscopy every 5 years starting at: 10 years younger than the earliest age of dx. in an FDR OR Age 50 years, whichever comes first, continue until age 74 years |
| Category 3: High (where Lynch syndrome has been excluded) |
| Colonoscopy every 5 years starting at: 10 years younger than the earliest age of dx. in an FDR OR Age 40 years, whichever comes first, continue until age 74 years |
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Additional Resources
RACGP Red Book
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Source
- RACGP Red Book 10e Recommended as of: 28/06/2024; Accessed 18 November 2025
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