Lumus Imaging and the National Lung Cancer Screening Program

Eligibility Criteria

• Age between 50 and 70 years and show no signs or symptoms of lung cancer (asymptomatic) and
• Currently smoke, or have quit smoking in the past 10 years and
• Have a history of tobacco cigarette smoking of at least 30 pack-years.

If you are not eligible for the program due to your age or smoking history, you could become eligible in the future. Check regularly with your doctor to see if you are eligible for lung cancer screening under the program.

If someone you know may be eligible, encourage them to speak to their doctor. Their doctor can check eligibility and refer them for a bulk-billed low-dose CT scan.

During the scan

The scan takes approximately 10 minutes. It is not painful; no injections are needed.

After the scan

The radiologist will view the images and write a report, aligned with the standardised protocols, reporting templates and guidelines of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program.

Your results

Your doctor will follow up with you regarding your results. You can also download and share your imaging exams through the Lumus Imaging Patient Portal. If you have attended one of our sites in the past few days, you will soon receive an SMS with instructions on how to set up your Patient Portal account.

The National Cancer Screen Registry

Your scan report is sent to the National Cancer Screening Register (NCSR), which supports cancer screening programs by providing information and reminders. It does not store scan images.

Your doctor will ask for your consent to add you to the register. Consent is required to take part in the program, and you can withdraw at any time.

Additional scans

If additional scans are needed as part of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program, the next steps will depend on the results of your initial scan. If your scan shows no significant findings, you will be encouraged to rescreen in two years. If your scan indicates a low to moderate risk, your doctor will likely refer for a follow-up low-dose CT scan in 6-12 months. For high or very high-risk findings, your doctor may refer you to a specialist.