Question

A 62-year-old man with a 40 pack-year smoking history quit 5 years ago. He is asymptomatic and asks about lung cancer screening. According to the CTFPHC guideline, what should you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Low-dose CT screening for eligible high-risk individuals through an organised programme

Answer

No screening is recommended for lung cancer

Answer

Annual chest X-ray for 3 years

Answer

Sputum cytology screening yearly

Answer

Screen only if haemoptysis develops

Practice question

A 62-year-old man with a 40 pack-year smoking history quit 5 years ago. He is asymptomatic and asks about lung cancer screening. According to the CTFPHC guideline, what should you recommend?