Lung Cancer Screening.
A free, Medicare-funded scan that can detect lung cancer early — before symptoms appear.
The National Program
ProScan Radiology participates in the National Lung Cancer Screening Program, an Australian Government initiative using low-dose CT scans to detect lung cancer early in people at high risk, before any symptoms appear. Screening under the program has been available nationally since July 2025.
Who is it for?
The program is generally for people who:
- Show no signs or symptoms of lung cancer, and
- Currently smoke, or have quit within the past 10 years, and
- Have a significant smoking history (around 30 "pack-years" — e.g. roughly a pack a day for 30 years)
Your GP or healthcare provider can help confirm whether you're eligible and provide the referral needed to take part.
What does it cost?
Nothing. The low-dose CT scan under this program is fully bulk billed under Medicare — there is no out-of-pocket cost for eligible participants.
What to expect
The scan itself is quick, usually only 10-15 seconds of scanning time, and involves no needles. You may be asked to change into a gown. It uses a low radiation dose designed specifically for screening.
After your scan
Your images are reviewed by our radiologist, and your results are sent to your referring doctor as well as recorded on the National Cancer Screening Register, which will contact you about next steps. If you're found to be low risk, you'll be reminded to screen again in around two years.
Not eligible, but worried?
If you have any symptoms such as a persistent cough, coughing up blood, or unexplained shortness of breath, please see your doctor — screening is intended for people without symptoms, and symptomatic concerns should always be assessed directly by your GP.