A 60-year-old former smoker (25 pack-years, quit 8 years ago) asks about stopping lung cancer screening. Which is correct?...

Question

A 60-year-old former smoker (25 pack-years, quit 8 years ago) asks about stopping lung cancer screening. Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

Continue annual LDCT until age 80 or until 15 years since quitting

Answer

Stop now because quit ≥5 years ago

Answer

Switch to chest X-ray

Answer

Screen every 5 years

Answer

Stop at age 65 regardless of risk

Cancer Screening (Lung) — SCE Respiratory MCQ