A 69-year-old former smoker (quit 10 years ago, 25 pack-years) asks about lung cancer screening. He has good functional status. Recommendation?...

Question

A 69-year-old former smoker (quit 10 years ago, 25 pack-years) asks about lung cancer screening. He has good functional status. Recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Annual LDCT until age 80 or until quit >=15 years

Answer

No screening because he quit >5 years ago

Answer

Annual LDCT until age 90

Answer

CXR annually

Answer

Sputum cytology

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Lung Screening Cessation Criteria