From July 1, a new National Lung Cancer Screening Program has been launched across Australia — and it could save lives.

If you’re aged 50 to 70 and currently smoke or have a history of smoking tobacco cigarettes, but don’t have any symptoms of lung cancer, you may be eligible for a free lung cancer screening.

Lung cancer screening involves a low-dose CT scan that can detect lung cancer early — often before any symptoms develop. Early detection is critical: it can identify up to 70% of lung cancers in their early stages, when treatment is most effective and outcomes are far better.

Here’s how it works:

1️⃣ Book an appointment with your GP
2️⃣ Check your eligibility for lung cancer screening
3️⃣ Consent to participate and enrol in the National Cancer Screening Register (NCSR)
4️⃣ Get referred for a free low-dose CT scan
5️⃣ Have your scan and receive your results

It’s simple, safe, and could make all the difference.

Think you or someone you know might be eligible?

📞 Make an appointment with your doctor today.

What if I have symptoms?
If you have any of these symptoms, even if your last screening test was very low risk or you are between scans, please talk to your doctor right away.
• A new or changed cough
• Coughing up blood
• Being short of breath for no reason
• Getting very tired
• Unexplained weight loss
• Chest or shoulder pain that does not go away

For more information go to https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-05/national-lung-cancer-screening-program-what-is-the-nlcsp-fact-sheet.pdf

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