Lung Cancer Screening at Imaging Associates
– from 1st July 2025
Supporting early detection through the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP)
Imaging Associates is proud to offer Lung Cancer Screening as part of the Australian Government’s new National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP)—a life-saving initiative launched in July 2025 to reduce deaths from lung cancer through early detection.
Screening is free for eligible patients, and available at all Imaging Associates clinics.
Why Lung Cancer Screening Matters
Lung cancer is one of Australia’s leading causes of death through cancer, but when identified early, survival outcomes improve dramatically. A low-dose CT scan can assist radiologists and referring doctors to detect lung cancer, before symptoms appear.
Who is Eligible?
You may be eligible for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program if you:
- Are aged 50 to 70 years
- Are asymptomatic
- Are a current smoker, or have quit in the last 10 years
- Have a history of heavy smoking*
Your GP will assess your eligibility and provide a referral for you to visit an Imaging Associates Clinic for a low dose CT chest scan.
Why Choose Imaging Associates for Lung Cancer Screening?
The Imaging Associates lung cancer screening service is designed to deliver precise, diagnostic accuracy and support for patients and referrers:
- Expert Respiratory Radiologists: Our respiratory radiologist team use the latest low-dose CT scanners with AI-assisted, diagnostic tools to deliver highly accurate, consistent reports with clear clinical recommendations.
- Purpose-Built Imaging Platform: Imaging Associates uses an integrated platform that enables comparison with any prior imaging—critical for tracking subtle lung changes.
- Dedicated Respiratory Nurse to support complex cases and clinical queries from referring doctors.
For referrers – CT request form
How do I book a Lung Cancer Screening Scan?
- Visit your GP who will assess your eligibility
- If you are eligible, your GP will give you a referral for a Low-Dose CT Chest Scan – Lung Cancer Screening
- Call your nearest Imaging Associates clinic
- Attend your scan which requires no patient preparation
All NLCSP-related CT lung cancer screening scans are bulk billed, and there are no out-of-pocket costs for eligible patients.
Imaging Associates accepts all medical imaging referrals, even if written or printed on another radiology company’s request form.
Early detection can save lives. If you or someone you know is eligible, speak to your GP today.
What do you need to know about your Lung Cancer Screen?
A heavy smoker is defined in “pack-years“.
Pack-years are calculated by multiplying the number of years the person has smoked by the number of packs of cigarettes smoked per day. For example, 1 pack-year is equal to smoking 1 pack of cigarettes per day for 1 year. For the purposes of this calculation, 1 pack is equal to 20 cigarettes.
A 30 pack-year is equal to smoking 1 pack of cigarettes (20 cigarettes) per day for 30 years, or 2 packs per day for 15 years.
What do we need to know?
Please advise us of any medications you are taking. They may affect the timing of your appointment.
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