Question

A 73-year-old man who smoked 40 pack-years quit 12 years ago. LDCT has been negative for 3 consecutive years. He remains eligible. When should screening stop if he continues not to smoke?

Accepted Answer

Stop when it has been 15 years since quitting

Answer

Now, because 3 negative scans suffice

Answer

After 2 more years regardless of smoking status

Answer

Continue annually until age 85

Answer

Stop only if two consecutive negative scans and normal PFTs

Practice question

A 73-year-old man who smoked 40 pack-years quit 12 years ago. LDCT has been negative for 3 consecutive years. He remains eligible. When should screening stop if he continues not to smoke?