A 65-year-old smoker with chronic cough declines LDCT screening. He asks about reasons to reconsider. Which benefit is correct?...

Question

A 65-year-old smoker with chronic cough declines LDCT screening. He asks about reasons to reconsider. Which benefit is correct?

Accepted Answer

Annual LDCT reduces lung cancer mortality in high-risk populations

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LDCT eliminates all risk

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CXR is equivalent to LDCT

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Screening is unnecessary if asymptomatic

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LDCT increases mortality

Cancer Screening (Lung) — MRCGP AKT MCQ