New lung cancer screening program

The Department of Health and Aged Care’s new National Lung Cancer Screening Program will begin in July 2025.

Early detection of cancer significantly reduces deaths, and this program will target high-risk people for screening.

Clinicians are encouraged to visit the National Lung Cancer Screening Program page for information on:

  • The important role of healthcare providers and the support available to ensure successful delivery of the program

  • Eligibility criteria and how to calculate pack per year history

  • How the screening program will work

  • Key information, including details about program guidelines, MBS items for Low Dose CT scans, reporting requirements, and how to access the National Cancer Screening Register

  • Ongoing work to ensure that the screening program will be equitable, accessible, and culturally safe

  • The program’s governance framework, including advisory bodies, clinical and jurisdictional representation, and contacts for the Department.

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Margot Schoonmaker