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Program Guidelines for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program: Targeted Lung Cancer Screening in High-Risk

Nicole M Rankin1,2, Rebecca Zosel1, Lisa J Whop3

  • 1Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

The Medical Journal of Australia
|July 13, 2026
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Summary

Australia

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Oncology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer mortality in Australia.
  • The National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLSCP) was launched in July 2025.
  • The program aligns with Medical Services Advisory Committee recommendations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the guidelines for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program.
  • To outline program parameters and delivery requirements for safe and effective lung cancer screening.
  • To provide guidance for healthcare providers involved in the screening and assessment pathway.

Main Methods:

  • The guidelines detail the screening and assessment pathway structure.
  • Eligibility criteria focus on individuals aged 50-70 with a history of smoking.
Keywords:
cancerearly detection of cancermass screeningpopulation healthpopulation policyprevention and controlprimary carepublic healthpublic policyrespiratory tract neoplasms

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  • Low-dose CT scan assessment follows the NLSCP nodule management protocol.

    • Main Results:

    • The guidelines recommend targeted low-dose CT screening for lung cancer in Australia.
    • Eligibility is risk-based, targeting specific age groups and smoking histories.
    • Smoking cessation support is mandated for all participants.

    Conclusions:

    • The guidelines ensure high-quality delivery of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program.
    • They cover eligibility assessment, enrollment, CT scan procedures, and results management.
    • The full guideline is available on the Australian Department of Health website.