Question

A 60-year-old former smoker (30 pack-years, quit 10 years ago) asks about lung cancer screening. Which plan is correct per USPSTF?

Accepted Answer

Annual low-dose CT from age 50-80 with 20+ pack-years if quit ≤15 years ago

Answer

One-time low-dose CT at age 65 only

Answer

Annual chest x-ray from 55-80

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Annual low-dose CT only if symptomatic

Answer

No screening because he quit >5 years ago

Practice question

A 60-year-old former smoker (30 pack-years, quit 10 years ago) asks about lung cancer screening. Which plan is correct per USPSTF?