Question 84 of 433
Should a non-smoker get a lung CT?
The short answer
Generally no. Screening is proven only for people with a significant smoking history.
Studies in Asia found early lung cancers in non-smokers with a family history, but also evidence of substantial overdiagnosis. In the United States it is not recommended for people who never smoked. If you have a strong family history of lung cancer or heavy radon or occupational exposure, discuss it individually.
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INSUFFICIENT OUTCOME EVIDENCE — Never-smokers: routine lung-CT screening mortality benefit is unproven.Evidence grade (draft mapping)FNot demonstrated / insufficientPart 5, Q84 · Part sources
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