Question

A 62-year-old woman with a 35 pack-year smoking history quit 5 years ago. She is asymptomatic and asks about lung cancer screening. According to the CTFPHC lung cancer guideline, which of the following best describes eligibility for low-dose CT screening?

Accepted Answer

Annual low-dose CT for adults aged 55-74 with at least a 30 pack-year smoking history who currently smoke or quit within the past 15 years

Answer

Annual low-dose CT for all adults aged >=50 regardless of smoking history

Answer

Chest X-ray every 2 years for smokers only

Answer

Low-dose CT only if the patient develops chronic cough

Answer

No lung cancer screening is recommended for any population

Practice question

A 62-year-old woman with a 35 pack-year smoking history quit 5 years ago. She is asymptomatic and asks about lung cancer screening. According to the CTFPHC lung cancer guideline, which of the following best describes eligibility for low-dose CT screening?