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Lung cancer screening eligibility — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

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ModeratePreventive Medicine, Epidemiology, BiostatisticsLung cancer screening eligibilityUSMLE Step 3

A 59-year-old man comes for an annual visit. He smoked 1 pack daily for 28 years and quit 8 years ago. He has no cough, hemoptysis, weight loss, or dyspnea. He asks whether any testing can detect lung cancer early. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening recommendation?

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Correct answer: B — Annual low-dose chest CT until eligibility ends

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 if they are candidates for curative treatment.

Reference: USPSTF preventive services recommendations