Question

A 70-year-old with long-standing smoking quit 10 years ago. He asks when to stop LDCT lung cancer screening. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Continue until 15 years after quitting or age 80, whichever comes first, if otherwise eligible

Answer

Stop immediately at age 70

Answer

Continue indefinitely regardless of quit time

Answer

Stop once first negative LDCT is obtained

Answer

Stop at age 75 in all cases

Practice question

A 70-year-old with long-standing smoking quit 10 years ago. He asks when to stop LDCT lung cancer screening. What is recommended?