A 54-year-old current smoker with 28 pack-years and no prior lung cancer screening asks about screening. What is recommended?...

Question

A 54-year-old current smoker with 28 pack-years and no prior lung cancer screening asks about screening. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

No screening until age 60

Answer

Annual low-dose CT from 50 to 80 years while smoking or quit

Answer

CXR annually from 50 to 80 years

Answer

Low-dose CT every 5 years

Answer

LDCT only if symptomatic

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Lung Cancer Screening