Question

A 63-year-old former smoker (quit 12 years ago, 35 pack-years) asks when to stop LDCT lung screening. He is 78 with good health. What do guidelines say?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Stop now because he quit >10 years ago

Answer

Continue indefinitely if healthy

Answer

Stop at age 75 regardless of smoking history

Answer

Stop only if two consecutive negative scans

Practice question

A 63-year-old former smoker (quit 12 years ago, 35 pack-years) asks when to stop LDCT lung screening. He is 78 with good health. What do guidelines say?