A 61-year-old former smoker (32 pack-years) quit 10 years ago. He is asymptomatic. Which screening strategy is recommended?...

Question

A 61-year-old former smoker (32 pack-years) quit 10 years ago. He is asymptomatic. Which screening strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Annual low-dose CT age 50-80 with ≥20 pack-years and quit within 15 years

Answer

Annual chest radiography

Answer

Annual low-dose CT from age 55-80 with ≥30 pack-years

Answer

Single baseline CT now, repeat in 5 years

Answer

No screening because he quit >5 years ago

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Lung Cancer Screening