A 70-year-old smoker (40 pack-years) quit 2 years ago; LDCT shows small solid nodule requiring 6-month follow-up. He asks about stopping screening. Be...

Question

A 70-year-old smoker (40 pack-years) quit 2 years ago; LDCT shows small solid nodule requiring 6-month follow-up. He asks about stopping screening. Best advice?

Accepted Answer

Continue annual LDCT until 15 years smoke-free or age 80 if eligible

Answer

Stop immediately due to nodule

Answer

Switch to biennial CT

Answer

Use chest x-ray instead

Answer

Screen quarterly

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Lung Cancer Screening

A 70-year-old smoker (40 pack-years) quit 2 years ago; LDCT shows small solid nodule requiring 6-month follow-up. He asks about stopping screening. Best advice?