A 42-year-old man with HIV infection on effective antiretroviral therapy has a CD4 count of 550 cells/µL and an undetectable viral load. He smokes 15 ...

Question

A 42-year-old man with HIV infection on effective antiretroviral therapy has a CD4 count of 550 cells/µL and an undetectable viral load. He smokes 15 cigarettes per day. According to Canadian preventive care guidance, which cancer screening is specifically recommended due to his HIV status and risk factors?

Accepted Answer

Anal cytology screening for anal intraepithelial neoplasia in men who have sex with men

Answer

Annual chest radiograph for lung cancer

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No additional screening beyond standard population guidelines

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Routine CT abdomen for lymphoma

Answer

Serum tumour marker screening for all cancers

ca-rcpsc-im MCQ (SBA): Anal cancer screening in HIV