Question

A 70-year-old man who smoked 40 pack-years quit at age 60. He is asymptomatic. Which best describes the recommended cessation of lung cancer screening?

Accepted Answer

Stop at 80 years or when 15 years since cessation are reached

Answer

Stop now because he quit

Answer

Screen until age 90 if he remains asymptomatic

Answer

Stop when cumulative pack-years drop below 20

Answer

Continue screening indefinitely

Practice question

A 70-year-old man who smoked 40 pack-years quit at age 60. He is asymptomatic. Which best describes the recommended cessation of lung cancer screening?