Question

A 62-year-old man is a current smoker (40 pack-years) and asks about the new National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP). He has no respiratory symptoms. Which statement best describes eligibility for this program?

Accepted Answer

Eligible individuals are aged 50-70 years, asymptomatic, with at least 30 pack-years and current smoking or quit within the past 10 years

Answer

Screening is offered to all smokers over 18 years

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Eligibility is based only on occupational exposure, not smoking history

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Only non-smokers with a family history are eligible

Answer

Screening is for people over 75 years only

Practice question

A 62-year-old man is a current smoker (40 pack-years) and asks about the new National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP). He has no respiratory symptoms. Which statement best describes eligibility for this program?