Question

A 58-year-old woman who smokes one pack per day and has a 35 pack-year history asks about lung cancer screening. She has no respiratory symptoms. According to the CTFPHC 2016 lung cancer guideline, which screening approach is recommended for someone like her?

Accepted Answer

Annual low-dose CT for 3 years in a specialised programme

Answer

Annual low-dose CT for 10 years in any current smoker regardless of pack-years

Answer

Annual chest radiograph plus sputum cytology

Answer

CT scan only once at age 60

Answer

No screening recommended for any smokers because evidence is insufficient

Practice question

A 58-year-old woman who smokes one pack per day and has a 35 pack-year history asks about lung cancer screening. She has no respiratory symptoms. According to the CTFPHC 2016 lung cancer guideline, which screening approach is recommended for someone like her?