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Lung Cancer Screening

Mittagong Medical Imaging supports the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP), offering low-dose CT scans designed to detect lung cancer at an early stage in eligible patients.

All screening studies are reviewed by experienced radiologists, with reporting aligned to national clinical guidelines. A valid referral is required, and eligibility criteria must be met.

Who is eligible?

You may be suitable for lung cancer screening if you:

  • Are aged between 50 and 70
  • Do not currently have symptoms of lung cancer
  • Have a significant smoking history of 30 pack-years or more
  • Are a current smoker, or have quit within the past 10 years

Your GP will assess your eligibility and provide a referral if appropriate.

How the program works

  1. Visit your GP to discuss your risk and confirm eligibility
  2. Receive a referral for a low-dose CT screening scan
  3. Book your scan with Mittagong Medical Imaging
  4. Results are sent directly to your referring doctor

Eligible lung cancer screening scans are typically bulk billed.

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

National Lung Cancer Screening Program | MBS

FAQs

If you are enrolled in the program, your GP will register you with the National Cancer Screening Register (NCSR). You will receive reminders when follow-up scans are due. Ongoing monitoring is managed in partnership with your doctor.

A pack-year is used to measure long-term smoking exposure. It is calculated by multiplying the number of cigarette packs smoked per day by the number of years you have smoked.

For example:

1 pack per day for 30 years = 30 pack-years

2 packs per day for 15 years = 30 pack-years

To be eligible, you must have a smoking history equivalent to at least 30 pack-years and either still smoke or have quit within the last 10 years.

Eligibility and program guidelines may change over time in line with updates from the National Cancer Screening Register and Australian Government health recommendations. Your GP can provide the most up-to-date advice based on your individual circumstances.