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Lung cancer screening — ABFM Board MCQ

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A 58-year-old man asks about lung cancer screening. He has a 32-pack-year smoking history and quit 6 years ago. He is healthy enough to undergo lung surgery if needed. Which of the following screening tests is indicated?

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Correct answer: C — Annual low-dose chest CT

Adults aged 50 to 80 years with at least a 20-pack-year smoking history who smoke or quit within 15 years should receive annual low-dose CT screening.

Reference: USPSTF A and B Recommendations: https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation-topics/uspstf-a-and-b-recommendations