Question

A 60-year-old man is a current smoker with a 40 pack-year history and quit attempts in the past. He is asymptomatic. According to CTFPHC guidance, which lung cancer screening approach is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Annual low-dose CT scan for up to three years in an organised programme

Answer

Annual chest radiograph

Answer

Annual sputum cytology

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Annual low-dose CT scans indefinitely

Answer

No screening is recommended in smokers

Practice question

A 60-year-old man is a current smoker with a 40 pack-year history and quit attempts in the past. He is asymptomatic. According to CTFPHC guidance, which lung cancer screening approach is most appropriate?