Question

A 54-year-old former smoker (30 pack-years, quit 10 years ago) seeks preventive care. What is the recommended lung cancer screening strategy?

Accepted Answer

One-time chest X-ray

Answer

Annual LDCT for ages 55-80 with ≥30 pack-years only

Answer

Annual LDCT for ages 50-80 with ≥20 pack-years and current smoker only

Answer

Annual LDCT for ages 50-80 with ≥20 pack-years who currently smoke or quit within the past 15 years

Answer

No screening after quitting >5 years

Practice question

A 54-year-old former smoker (30 pack-years, quit 10 years ago) seeks preventive care. What is the recommended lung cancer screening strategy?