A 72-Year-Old Man Comes to the Office for a Routine

A 72-year-old man comes to the office for a routine preventive visit.  The patient feels well and reports no recent health issues.  He has a history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia; current medications include hydrochlorothiazide, felodipine, and simvastatin.  The patient smoked a pack of cigarettes daily for 40 years but quit 5 years ago.  He drinks alcohol occasionally.  Vital signs and physical examination are normal.  The patient's brother was recently diagnosed with bladder cancer, and the patient asks whether he should be screened for the disease.  Which of the following is the most appropriate response to this patient's question?

A) You do not require any screening for bladder cancer.
B) You need screening for bladder cancer because of your age.
C) You need screening for bladder cancer because of your family and smoking histories.
D) You need screening for bladder cancer because of your family history.
E) You need screening for bladder cancer because of your smoking history.

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