A 55-year-old patient with a 30-pack-year smoking history currently smokes. Per USPSTF guidelines, which lung cancer screening protocol is recommended?
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A
Annual chest X-ray starting now
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B
Annual low-dose CT (LDCT) scan for ages 50–80 with ≥20 pack-year history
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C
CT scan every 2 years for ages 55–74 with ≥30 pack-year history
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D
Annual LDCT only if symptomatic