Now available:

A new lung cancer screening program

The new National Lung Cancer Screening Program has now launched for eligible Australians aged 50-70.

The program provides free low-dose CT scans of your chest to look for early signs of lung cancer. If detected early, over 65% of lung cancers can be successfully treated.

If you’re aged 50 to 70, have no signs or symptoms of lung cancer and currently smoke or have quit in the last 10 years, you may be eligible.

The earlier cancer is found, the better our chances of treating it. Lung cancer screening could save your life.

Speak to a doctor or healthcare provider to find out if you are eligible.

Find out more: National Lung Cancer Screening Program Brochure

Key Information:

• A new National Lung Cancer Screening Program is now available.
• If you’re aged 50-70 with a smoking history, you may be eligible for the program.
• You may eligible for a free scan if you are:
  • aged between 50-70 years, and
  • currently smoke or have quit smoking in the past 10 years, and
  • show no signs or symptoms of lung cancer (e.g. persistent cough, coughing up blood, shortness of breath), and
  • have a history of tobacco cigarette smoking of at least 30 pack-years.
  • You don’t need to quit smoking to be part of the program.
  • Eligible Australians are encouraged to have a free scan every two years under the program.
  • If detected early, over 65% of lung cancers can be successfully treated.
  • Lung cancer screening can detect up to 70% of lung cancers in the early stages.
  • Lung cancer screening uses a low-dose CT scan of your chest to look for signs of lung cancer.
  • The earlier cancer is found, the better our chances of treating it.
  • Lung cancer screening saves lives.
  • Talk to a doctor or best healthcare provider to see if you are eligible.
  • Find out more: www.health.gov.au/lung