Lung cancer screening: A new era for early detection

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In this episode:

  • Australia’s new lung cancer screening program is shifting diagnoses earlier
  • Clear guidance on eligibility and when to screen outside criteria
  • Managing shared decisions around anxiety, nodules, and false positives
  • What happens after referral: rapid clinics, multi-disciplinary team review, staging
  • Treatment updates: surgery, SBRT, immunotherapy, and GP survivorship roles

 

Experts: A/Prof Malinda Itchins, VMO Medical Oncologist
Clinical A/Prof Lauren Troy, Respiratory Specialist

Host: A/Prof Ralph Audehm, GP & Medical Educator

Total time: 42 mins

 

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Last Updated: 23 Feb, 2026

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