Should average risk participants who have had a positive FOBT followed by a normal colonoscopy be recalled for FOBT screening by the program?
At this time there is no evidence that individuals at average risk who have a positive FOBT followed by a normal colonoscopy should undergo subsequent screening using FOBT. Therefore, the program will not recall them for a repeat FOBT. Follow-up will be according to the recommendation of the endoscopist based on his/her clinical judgment. Note that current clinical guidelines recommend repeat colonoscopy at ten years for individuals at average risk whose colonoscopies are negative. The program will revisit this issue when more evidence becomes available.
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