A 68-year-old male smoker with 35 pack-years quit 8 years ago. What is the recommended lung cancer screening strategy?...

Question

A 68-year-old male smoker with 35 pack-years quit 8 years ago. What is the recommended lung cancer screening strategy?

Accepted Answer

Annual low-dose CT for adults 50-80 with >=20 pack-years who currently smoke or quit within 15 years

Answer

Annual low-dose CT from age 55 to 80 only if current smoker

Answer

Chest radiography every 2 years

Answer

Sputum cytology annually

Answer

No screening after age 65

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Lung Cancer Screening