Check your eligibility for Australia's National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) — free low-dose CT scans for people at high risk.
📋 Source: RACGP position statement on lung cancer screening. National Lung Cancer Screening Program eligibility (July 2025) — health.gov.au. Threshold: 30+ pack-years, aged 50–70, quit within 15 years. Information is general in nature. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for advice specific to your situation.
🇦🇺This tool uses the Australian NLCSP criteria — not US or UK guidelines. Results are for awareness only. Your GP makes the final eligibility assessment and referral.
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Question 1 of 4
How old are you?
The NLCSP is for people aged 50–70.
Under 50
50–70
Over 70
Question 2 of 4
Have you ever smoked cigarettes?
Current smoker or ex-smoker who quit within the last 10 years.
Yes — I currently smoke
Yes — I quit within the last 10 years
Yes — I quit more than 10 years ago
No — I've never smoked
Question 3 of 4
How many pack-years of smoking do you have?
The NLCSP requires at least 30 pack-years.
What is a pack-year? 1 pack-year = 1 pack of 20 cigarettes/day × 1 year.
Examples: 1 pack/day × 30 years = 30 pack-years. 2 packs/day × 15 years = 30 pack-years. ½ pack/day × 60 years = 30 pack-years. Calculate your pack-years →
Under 30 pack-years
30+ pack-years
Not sure
Question 4 of 4
Do you currently have any of these symptoms?
Unexplained cough lasting more than 3 weeks, coughing up blood, unexplained weight loss, chest pain, or hoarse voice.
Yes — I have one or more of these
No — none of these apply
This is an awareness tool only. NLCSP eligibility is assessed by your GP, not by a questionnaire. Program criteria, site availability, and clinical exclusions may affect your actual eligibility. If you think you may be eligible, speak with your GP — they can confirm eligibility and provide a referral to an approved screening site.
If you have symptoms of lung cancer (cough, haemoptysis, unexplained weight loss, chest pain), do not wait for a screening program — see your GP promptly. Screening is for people without current symptoms.
Sources
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. National Lung Cancer Screening Program. health.gov.au/our-work/nlcsp
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). Red Book — Preventive Activities in General Practice (9th ed, 2025). Lung cancer screening chapter. racgp.org.au