Question

A 76-year-old former smoker (40 pack-years) asks about lung cancer screening. Which is correct per USPSTF?

Accepted Answer

Annual low-dose CT ages 50-80 with ≥20 pack-years; stop if no smoking for 10 years

Answer

Annual low-dose CT ages 55-80 with ≥30 pack-years; stop at 10 years quit

Answer

One-time CT at age 65 regardless of smoking

Answer

Annual chest X-ray for 55-80 with ≥20 pack-years

Answer

LDCT only if symptomatic

Practice question

A 76-year-old former smoker (40 pack-years) asks about lung cancer screening. Which is correct per USPSTF?