The Australian National Lung Cancer Screening Program: A Radiologist's Perspective
On July 1, 2025, Australia commenced screening eligible participants in a ground-breaking health initiative with the launch of a national lung cancer screening program (NLCSP). Designed for individuals at high risk, this program aims to promote early detection and improve both survival rates and treatment outcomes. Radiology will serve as a cornerstone of the program's success. This article provides a comprehensive overview from the radiologist's perspective.
Authors
- Samantha Ellis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4807-9358)
- Stephen Melsom
- Diane Pascoe
- Catherine M. Jones
- Miranda Siemienowicz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1323-5717)
- Mark McCusker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7009-9288)
Institutions
- Queensland Health (AU)
- The Royal Melbourne Hospital (AU)
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- Northern Health (AU)
- Fiona Stanley Hospital (AU)
- Alfred Health (AU)
- Monash University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology
- Published
- 2025-08-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/1754-9485.70012
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.52
Funders
- Monash University