Question

A 58-year-old current smoker with a 30 pack-year history who quit 10 years ago asks about lung cancer screening. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Annual low-dose CT for ages 50-80 with ≥20 pack-years and quit ≤15 years

Answer

No screening; age threshold is 60

Answer

Annual chest radiograph

Answer

Annual low-dose CT only if symptomatic

Answer

Low-dose CT every 5 years

Practice question

A 58-year-old current smoker with a 30 pack-year history who quit 10 years ago asks about lung cancer screening. What is recommended?