A 50-year-old male with no family history of colon cancer and no concerning symptoms presents for a routine physical exam. What is the most appropriate initial screening recommendation for colorectal cancer?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

For average-risk individuals, current guidelines (e.g., USPSTF, ACS) recommend initiating colorectal cancer screening at age 45-50, with colonoscopy every 10 years being a primary recommended option.