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

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The Medical journal of Australia · 1mo

GuidelineThe Medical journal of Australia· Jul 2026

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

Nicole M Rankin, Rebecca Zosel, Lisa J Whop … Vivienne Milch

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OncologyGuidelineClinical practiceQ1IF 2.9

Australian lung cancer screening targets individuals aged 50 to 70 years.

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

Nicole M Rankin … Vivienne Milch

The Medical journal of Australia · Jul 2026 · Q1 in General Medicine

Background

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality in Australia.

Purpose

The purpose of the guidelines is to ensure safe, effective and high-quality Program delivery, detailing key steps for clinical practice and information for participating healthcare providers.

Results

and 70 years of age

Australians within this age range are eligible for lung cancer screening

More results

This guideline provides recommendations for the delivery of targeted low-dose CT screening for lung cancer in the Australian context.

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Conclusion

The full guideline is available at https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/nlcsp-guidelines.

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