A 56-year-old woman with 40 pack-years quit 12 years ago. She has COPD and is asymptomatic. When should LDCT be stopped?...

Question

A 56-year-old woman with 40 pack-years quit 12 years ago. She has COPD and is asymptomatic. When should LDCT be stopped?

Accepted Answer

After 15 years of abstinence or at age 80, or if unable to undergo curative surgery

Answer

Now because COPD present

Answer

Screen to age 90

Answer

After 5 years abstinence

Answer

Never stop

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