A 55-year-old current smoker with a 25 pack-year history quit 10 years ago and now smokes intermittently again. Which is the best screening recommenda...

Question

A 55-year-old current smoker with a 25 pack-year history quit 10 years ago and now smokes intermittently again. Which is the best screening recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Order annual low-dose CT

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No screening because he quit before

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Chest radiography annually

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Screen every 2 years with low-dose CT

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Sputum cytology

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A 55-year-old current smoker with a 25 pack-year history quit 10 years ago and now smokes intermittently again. Which is the best screening recommendation?