A 58-year-old smoker (40 pack-years) who quit 10 years ago asks about lung cancer screening. Which is correct?...

Question

A 58-year-old smoker (40 pack-years) who quit 10 years ago asks about lung cancer screening. Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

Annual low-dose CT for ages 50-80 with ≥20 pack-years who currently smoke or quit

Answer

Screen only if symptomatic

Answer

Annual chest radiograph

Answer

Screen until age 65 only

Answer

Screen if ≥10 pack-years regardless of quit time

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Cancer Screening (Lung)