National Lung Cancer Screening Program
Peninsula Private Hospital now offers a Rapid Lung Access Program as part of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (LCSP), an Australian Government–funded initiative aimed at detecting lung cancer earlier in high-risk individuals.
Screening is performed using a low-dose CT (LDCT) scan, which can identify lung abnormalities in individuals without symptoms.
Who is eligible?
You may be eligible for lung cancer screening if you:
- Are aged 50–70 years
- Have a smoking history of at least 30 pack-years
- Currently smoke, or have quit within the past 10 years
Screening must be requested by a General Practitioner (GP), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Aboriginal Health Worker (AHW) and is supported by Medicare.
Lung Cancer Screening at Peninsula Private Hospital
Eligible patients can access lung cancer screening and follow-up care at Peninsula Private Hospital through a coordinated local service.
Care is supported in collaboration with I-MED Radiology and specialist clinicians, providing access to:
- Low-dose CT scans
- Review of screening results
- Respiratory physician assessment where required
- Coordination of further investigation and treatment
For patients
Lung cancer screening is arranged through a GP, Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Aboriginal Health Worker (AHW). Your clinician will assess suitability for the program and arrange referral if appropriate.
If you have questions about lung cancer screening, please speak with your healthcare provider.
Enquiries
Please contact us for any general enquiries about our program or other services offered by the hospital. Please note that we are unable to provide medical advice to patients; for medical advice, please consult your clinician.
Phone:
(03) 9788 0888
Email:
cancercareservices.pph@ramsayhealth.com.au
For clinicians – Lung Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)
Patients can be referred for low-dose CT screening under the National Lung Cancer Screening Program.
Patients requiring further assessment following screening can be referred to a respiratory physician at Peninsula Private Hospital, including:
Patients may be discussed at the Lung Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), which includes:
- Dr Amir Zangiabadi, Respiratory Physician
- Dr Sameer Kaul, Respiratory Physician
- Mr Adrian Pick, Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- Dr Simone Steel, Medical Oncologist
- Dr Marcus Foo, Radiation Oncologist
Referrals can be sent by email to
cancercareservices.pph@ramsayhealth.com.au
or alternatively by direct referral to a named MDT member's practice.