A 70-year-old smoker (quit 10 years ago) with 40 pack-years asks about when to stop lung screening. He has COPD and good functional status. Which is c...

Question

A 70-year-old smoker (quit 10 years ago) with 40 pack-years asks about when to stop lung screening. He has COPD and good functional status. Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

Continue annual LDCT until 15 years after quitting, if age ≤80 and willing for curative treatment

Answer

Stop now because age ≥70

Answer

Switch to biennial LDCT

Answer

Use chest radiographs instead

Answer

Stop after 10 years regardless of risk

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Lung Screening Continuation

A 70-year-old smoker (quit 10 years ago) with 40 pack-years asks about when to stop lung screening. He has COPD and good functional status. Which is correct?