Question

A 60-year-old long-term smoker with no symptoms asks about lung cancer screening. He has a 40 pack-year smoking history and quit 5 years ago. Which statement best reflects current Australian practice?

Accepted Answer

Low-dose CT screening is recommended only within organised programs for high-risk individuals, not as ad hoc opportunistic screening

Answer

Population-based low-dose CT screening is recommended for all adults over 50 years

Answer

Annual chest X-ray is recommended for smokers

Answer

No screening test has any impact on lung cancer mortality

Answer

Sputum cytology is the preferred screening test

Practice question

A 60-year-old long-term smoker with no symptoms asks about lung cancer screening. He has a 40 pack-year smoking history and quit 5 years ago. Which statement best reflects current Australian practice?