Lung cancer claims thousands of Australian lives every year, but a new targeted screening program could catch deadly cases earlier.
By Andrea Downey
It is Australia’s deadliest cancer with the vast majority of cases diagnosed too late for curative treatment, but a new screening program could turn that around.
The National Lung Cancer Screening Program comes into effect in July 2025, targeting people considered to be at high risk for lung cancer in the hope of detecting cases early, before they become incurable. ...
By Andrea Downey
It is Australia’s deadliest cancer with the vast majority of cases diagnosed too late for curative treatment, but a new screening program could turn that around.
The National Lung Cancer Screening Program comes into effect in July 2025, targeting people considered to be at high risk for lung cancer in the hope of detecting cases early, before they become incurable. ...
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