A 58-year-old current smoker with a 35 pack-year history presents for counseling. He quit briefly 10 years ago but restarted. What is the recommended ...

Question

A 58-year-old current smoker with a 35 pack-year history presents for counseling. He quit briefly 10 years ago but restarted. What is the recommended screening for lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

Annual low-dose CT from age 50-80 with ≥20 pack-years; stop if 15 years since quitting or health limits surgery

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Annual low-dose CT from age 60 to 80 if >30 pack-years

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Chest radiograph annually if ≥20 pack-years

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Low-dose CT every 2 years from age 55-80 with ≥30 pack-years

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No screening until symptomatic

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Lung Cancer Screening

A 58-year-old current smoker with a 35 pack-year history presents for counseling. He quit briefly 10 years ago but restarted. What is the recommended screening for lung cancer?