A 29-year-old with no risk factors asks about lung cancer screening. He quit a 5 pack-year habit 12 years ago. What should you advise?...

Question

A 29-year-old with no risk factors asks about lung cancer screening. He quit a 5 pack-year habit 12 years ago. What should you advise?

Accepted Answer

No screening indicated based on current criteria

Answer

Annual LDCT because he previously smoked

Answer

One-time LDCT now

Answer

Wait until age 50 and then start LDCT

Answer

Annual chest radiography instead of LDCT

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Lung Cancer Screening - Ineligible