A 66-year-old former smoker (25 pack-years) quit 16 years ago and has undergone annual low-dose CT. What should you recommend now?...

Question

A 66-year-old former smoker (25 pack-years) quit 16 years ago and has undergone annual low-dose CT. What should you recommend now?

Accepted Answer

Discontinue screening because it has been >15 years since quitting

Answer

Continue annual low-dose CT through age 80 regardless

Answer

Switch to chest radiography

Answer

Discontinue screening due to age >65

Answer

Continue screening every 5 years

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