Lung cancer screening
Québec dropped the 15-year quit cap. PLCO ≥2%/6y is applied by the centre. Re-check CCSR list.
Screening
- MSSS Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux
- INESSS Institut national d'excellence en santé et services sociaux
- CTFPHC Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care
| Decision | Guideline |
|---|---|
| Who | 55–74 inclusive, current or former smoked ≥20 years, RAMQ, asymptomatic
Quebec.ca opens in a new tabQuebec.ca opens in a new tabCCSR list opens in a new tab 55–74, 30 pack-years, quit <15 years
|
| Test | Annual TAFD (low-dose CT no contrast)
Annual LDCT Up to 3 scans. CTFPHC 2016 |
Smoking cessation
J'ARRETE- MSSS Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux
- CTFPHC Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care
| Decision | Guideline |
|---|---|
| Smoking cessation | Offer whether or not they take TAFD Including quit within 6 months. J'ARRETE opens in a new tabTobacco control opens in a new tabCTFPHC 2016 opens in a new tab |
Reviewed 24 August 2026 against the official sources below.
Sources
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