Question

A 68-year-old former smoker (quit 12 years ago) on LDCT screening has a clean scan. When should screening stop per USPSTF?

Accepted Answer

When it has been 15 years since quitting or age exceeds 80, or health limits curative treatment

Answer

After 5 consecutive negative scans

Answer

Immediately since current scan is normal

Answer

At age 65 regardless

Answer

After two negative scans

Practice question

A 68-year-old former smoker (quit 12 years ago) on LDCT screening has a clean scan. When should screening stop per USPSTF?