HIGH St Xray is proud to announce its involvement in the Australian Government’s National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP), which recently launched on 1 July 2025.<\/p>\n
As a participating provider, High St Xray is pleased to offer this important new service across regional Victoria, giving eligible patients access to potentially lifesaving low-dose CT screening, entirely free of charge.<\/p>\n
The NLCSP is the first nationwide, targeted lung cancer screening initiative in Australia, aimed at reducing deaths through early detection in high-risk populations. With lung cancer being the leading cause of cancer death in Australia, early identification through screening is key to improving survival rates.<\/p>\n
High St Xray’s inclusion in the program ensures people living in Central Victoria can access world-class diagnostic imaging closer to home.<\/p>\n
Dr Heather Pascoe, Respiratory Subspecialist Radiologist at High St Xray, said the program represents a major step forward in equitable access to cancer detection and care.<\/p>\n
“We are excited to be able to offer this new, free lung cancer screening service to regional Victorian communities.<\/p>\n
“Employing highly trained radiologists and the latest low-dose CT technology, this will be the gold-standard in lung cancer screening,” Dr Pascoe said.<\/p>\n
Appointments are available at High St Xray, Bendigo – Monday to Friday, 8am to 5.30pm.<\/p>\n
Individuals aged between 50 to 70 years with a history of heavy smoking are encouraged to speak with their GP about their eligibility to access the program.<\/p>\n
High St Xray is committed to advancing health outcomes across regional Victoria through diagnostic excellence, cutting-edge technology, and a patient-first approach.<\/p>\n