Question

A 59-year-old man with average risk asks when to stop lung cancer screening. He quit 18 years ago; prior LDCTs negative. Recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Stop LDCT since he quit >15 years ago

Answer

Continue until age 85

Answer

Switch to annual chest x-rays

Answer

Continue LDCT indefinitely regardless of smoking

Answer

Stop now because last CT was negative once

Practice question

A 59-year-old man with average risk asks when to stop lung cancer screening. He quit 18 years ago; prior LDCTs negative. Recommendation?