Question

A 55-year-old current smoker (35 pack-years) asks about lung cancer screening. Correct recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Annual LDCT ages 50-80 with ≥20 pack-years and quit ≤15 years ago

Answer

Annual LDCT ages 55-74 with ≥30 pack-years only

Answer

One-time chest radiograph at age 55

Answer

Annual LDCT ages 45-75 with ≥15 pack-years

Answer

CT screening only if cough or weight loss present

Practice question

A 55-year-old current smoker (35 pack-years) asks about lung cancer screening. Correct recommendation?