A 49-year-old adult who smokes (28 pack-years) quit 5 years ago. Which lung cancer screening approach is recommended?...

Question

A 49-year-old adult who smokes (28 pack-years) quit 5 years ago. Which lung cancer screening approach is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Annual low-dose CT for ages 50-80 with ≥20 pack-years who currently smoke or quit within 15 years

Answer

Chest radiograph annually

Answer

Low-dose CT only if cough develops

Answer

CT until age 70 only

Answer

No screening because quit smoking

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Lung Cancer Screening