
Am I eligible for lung cancer screening?
Eligibility depends on age, smoking history, and other risk factors. See if you qualify for the screening program.

What is the Lung Cancer Screening Program?
The Lung Cancer Screening Program (LCSP) helps detect lung cancer early in high-risk individuals through regular low-dose CT scans.
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Screening Qualification
You Are Eligible for Screening
You are eligible for a low-dose CT scan based on: Your age, lack of symptoms, and smoking 0 cigarettes per day for 0 years.
Please consult with your healthcare provider (GP) or respiratory doctor. They will discuss the risks and benefits of the lung screening program and may also assess whether you are suitable for screening based on other specific criteria.
At LCSP, we are dedicated to providing an evidence-based lung screening program in accordance with current Australian national guidelines. Our team consists of lung cancer screening specialists, including: respiratory physicians, radiologists, oncologists, thoracic surgeons, nurses, and research staff. This team ensures that every positive CT scan result is carefully evaluated to reduce the chance of misdiagnosis (over- or under-diagnosis) and avoid unnecessary procedures.
Contact Us for ScreeningYou Do Not Currently Qualify
You currently do not meet the necessary criteria for low-dose CT scan lung cancer screening. However, we recommend that you consult with your healthcare provider about your risk of developing lung cancer.
Do you currently smoke? The best thing you can do for your health is to quit smoking. For support in quitting smoking, you can access our online programs and in-person support groups, or visit Lungcare.au/topics.
You can also contact us through the Lung Help Line or the Quit Smoking Helpline, or call us at 1300773210.
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In Australia, the Lung Cancer Screening Program aims to detect lung cancer early in high-risk individuals, such as long-term smokers, through low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans, Lung cancer screening will improve outcomes and survival rates.

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What will be the outcome of a low dose CT in the specified population?
The information below is based on available research and may vary based on different practices.
1- Eligible for LCSP ( free low dose CT chest)
2- 62% negative CT and 38% find nodule
3- 34% chance that we find something else
Emphysema
ILD
CAD
4- If we find a nodule (38%) there is:
95% chance that it is benign
5% chance that is cancer
5% chance that you may have an unnecessary procedure
0.3% chance that you will have a complication