Question

A 61-year-old man with long-standing smoking history has no symptoms but asks about lung cancer screening. He has a 35 pack-year smoking history and quit 5 years ago. According to the 2016 CTFPHC lung cancer screening guideline, which statement is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Annual low-dose CT screening is recommended for adults aged 55 to 74 at high risk who meet specific pack-year criteria and are eligible for curative treatment

Answer

Lung cancer screening is not recommended in any population

Answer

Chest radiography annually is recommended for all smokers

Answer

PET-CT is recommended as first-line screening in high-risk smokers

Answer

Screening is only recommended for symptomatic individuals

Practice question

A 61-year-old man with long-standing smoking history has no symptoms but asks about lung cancer screening. He has a 35 pack-year smoking history and quit 5 years ago. According to the 2016 CTFPHC lung cancer screening guideline, which statement is most accurate?