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Former Smokers May Merit Later Screening

Cohort data suggest past-eligible former smokers retain competing mortality profiles similar to younger current-eligible smokers

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • May 5, 2026

  • 5 min

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    Study involved 24,715 former smokers and assessed mortality risks.

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    Elevated lung cancer and overall mortality risks were identified.

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    Current cessation cutoffs may be inappropriate for screening.

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    Findings suggest reconsideration of lung cancer screening eligibility.

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    Observed cohort had lower smoking prevalence—impacting generalizability.

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    Need for larger studies to inform screening outcomes.

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    Statistical models lacked adjustment for comorbidities and lifestyle factors.

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Former Smokers May Merit Later Screening

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • May 5, 2026

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