Question

A 49-year-old smoker with 30 pack-years and quit 1 year ago asks about lung cancer screening. What is the USPSTF recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Annual low-dose CT ages 50-80 with ≥20 pack-years and current smoker or quit within 15 years

Answer

No screening due to quitting

Answer

Annual chest X-ray for ages 55-80 with ≥30 pack-years

Answer

CT once every 5 years for all ex-smokers

Answer

Screen only if cough or weight loss develops

Practice question

A 49-year-old smoker with 30 pack-years and quit 1 year ago asks about lung cancer screening. What is the USPSTF recommendation?