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Lung cancer screening — ABFM Board MCQ

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ModeratePreventive care and screeningLung cancer screeningABFM Board

A 66-year-old woman who quit smoking 8 years ago has a 35 pack-year smoking history. She has no hemoptysis, weight loss, or prior lung cancer screening. 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 history who currently smoke or quit within 15 years should receive annual low-dose CT screening for lung cancer if they are candidates for curative treatment.

Reference: USPSTF Lung Cancer Screening Recommendation, 2021