National Lung Cancer Screening at The Alfred

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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Australia and screening saves lives by detecting cancer at an earlier stage. The NLCSP is a targeted screening program looking for lung cancer in high-risk individuals using Low Dose CT (LDCT).

“The NLCSP will save the lives of 12,000 Australians over the next ten years by diagnosing over 70% of cases at an earlier stage.” – Lung Foundation Australia

As a tertiary referral centre, The Alfred is able to participate fully in this program from screening through to management of nodules, delivering high quality care along the entire patient journey. Once the program has become established at The Alfred Hospital we aim to bring SDMH on board as a screening centre.

Commencing 1st July 2025, this program provides free LDCT scans to eligible participants every 2 years. If an abnormality is found, shorter interval follow up scans may be required or in some cases, referral to a respiratory physician.

How to access this clinic

Referral from your GP

We have weekly low-dose chest CT appointments prioritised for lung cancer screening patients. However, you will need a referral from a GP or specialist before we can book the appointment for you. You (or your doctor) can get the referral form to us by email or by fax: 

If you are having difficulty with any of this, call us on (03) 9076 0357 (option 1) and tell us you are calling to book a lung cancer screening CT and we will assist you, otherwise we will contact you ASAP to book an appointment.

Clinic consultants

  • Prof Samantha Ellis: Radiology
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