National Lung Cancer Screening Program
Launched on July 1st, 2025
Did you know lung cancer is the fifth most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer death in Australia? The National Lung Cancer Screening Program aims to achieve better health outcomes for Australians by detecting lung cancer early and helping save the lives of up to 12,000 Australians in the next 10 years.
The National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) uses a low-dose computed tomography scan (low-dose CT scan) to detect lung cancer earlier in eligible Australians. Early detection can lead to more effective treatment options and improved outcomes for patients.
People are eligible for the program if they:
- Are aged between 50 and 70 years old
- Show no signs or symptoms suggesting you may have lung cancer (that is, you are asymptomatic)
- Currently smoke or have quit smoking in the past 10 years
- Have a history of tobacco cigarette smoking of at least 30 pack-years
Don't wait until it's too late
If you have any symptoms related to lung cancer—including a cough that doesn’t go away, being short of breath for no reason, or ache or pain when you breathe or cough—contact us to book an appointment and discuss your eligibility with one of our doctors at Vivant Medical Olympic Park.
Early detection saves lives. Talk to us today about the National Lung Cancer Screening Program.
Who is eligible?
- Aged 50–70
- 30+ pack-year smoking history
- Current smoker or quit in the last 10 years
- Asymptomatic
