A 55-year-old current smoker with a 25 pack-year history asks about lung cancer screening. He has no major comorbidities. What is the correct recommen...

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A 55-year-old current smoker with a 25 pack-year history asks about lung cancer screening. He has no major comorbidities. What is the correct recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Annual low-dose CT from ages 50-80 while still smoking or quit

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Annual low-dose CT from ages 40-70 regardless of quit history

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Chest X-ray annually if asymptomatic

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Low-dose CT every 5 years if pack-years ≥10

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No screening until symptoms develop

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Lung Cancer Screening

A 55-year-old current smoker with a 25 pack-year history asks about lung cancer screening. He has no major comorbidities. What is the correct recommendation?