Question

A 77-year-old former smoker quit 20 years ago; last LDCT was normal. He asks when to stop screening. Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

Stop when patient has not smoked for >15 years or exceeds age 80, whichever comes first

Answer

Stop at age 70

Answer

Continue LDCT until age 85

Answer

Continue indefinitely if prior smoking history

Answer

Stop only if chest X-ray is normal

Practice question

A 77-year-old former smoker quit 20 years ago; last LDCT was normal. He asks when to stop screening. Which is correct?