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ANNOUNCEMENT! We are proud to be offering bulk billed CT Lung Cancer Screening from the 1st of July. Click here to find out if you’re eligible

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Lung Cancer Screening

We are proud to be participating in the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) commencing on July 1 , 2025. Our lung cancer screening studies will be interpreted by expert and experienced thoracic Radiologists, with reporting conducted in accordance to the guidelines of the program. Patients must meet the following criteria to be referred for a low-dose CT screening scan on a valid referral form:

  • Be aged between 50 and 70 years
  • Show no signs or symptoms of lung cancer
  • Have a history of at least 30 pack-years of cigarette smoking
  • Be still smoking or have quit in the past 10 years

How does the National Lung Cancer Screening Program work?

  1. Visit your GP to assess your eligibility for the National Government Lung Cancer Screening program.
  2. Eligible participants will receive a referral for a low-dose CT Lung Cancer Screening exam. All Lung Cancer Screening exams are Bulk Billed, with no cost to patients.
  3. Book in your Scan with Radiology QLD Group.
  4. Your results will be sent to your doctor.

National Lung Cancer Screening Program | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

National Lung Cancer Screening Program | MBS

FAQs

You may be considered for screening if you:

  • Are between 50 and 70 years of age
  • Are not currently experiencing any signs or symptoms of lung cancer
  • Have a history of heavy smoking, equating to 30 or more pack-years (A pack-year is the equivalent of smoking one pack of cigarettes daily for a year. Your GP can help assess your pack-year total.)
  • Are a current smoker, or quit within the last 10 years

A visit to your GP is required to confirm eligibility and obtain a referral. You’ll also be assessed to ensure you are physically able to undergo the scan (for example, being able to lie flat).

Eligibility may change according to the National Cancer Screening Register guidelines. Learn more

Your GP will register you in the program via the National Cancer Screening Register (NCSR) and note your preferred method of contact. The NCSR will then send you reminders when your next scan is due. Ongoing follow-up remains a shared responsibility between you and your referring doctor.

A pack-year is a method used to estimate your lifetime exposure to cigarette smoke. It’s calculated by multiplying the number of packs smoked per day by the number of years you’ve smoked.

Examples of a 30 pack-year smoking history:

  • 1 pack per day for 30 years
  • 2 packs per day for 15 years

To qualify, you must have:

  • Smoked the equivalent of 30 pack-years and still be smoking, or
  • Smoked the equivalent of 30 pack-years and quit within the last decade