A 60-year-old man with a 35 pack-year smoking history who quit 10 years ago asks about lung cancer screening. He is asymptomatic. According to the CTF...

Question

A 60-year-old man with a 35 pack-year smoking history who quit 10 years ago asks about lung cancer screening. He is asymptomatic. According to the CTFPHC, which strategy is recommended for someone like him if resources are available?

Accepted Answer

Annual low-dose CT scan for up to three years

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Annual chest radiograph for three years

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One low-dose CT scan at age 60, then stop

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Annual sputum cytology for three years

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No screening is recommended

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Lung cancer

A 60-year-old man with a 35 pack-year smoking history who quit 10 years ago asks about lung cancer screening. He is asymptomatic. According to the CTFPHC, which strategy is recommended for someone like him if resources are available?