Understanding your health
Lung Cancer Screening
At Chest Scan Australia we understand that catching lung cancer in it’s earliest stages is crucial for receiving the best possible health outcomes.
Lung cancer screening allows us to:
- Assess the health of your lungs
- Identify anything that may need further examination
- Monitor changes to lung health over time
Our radiology partners use the latest low-dose chest CT technology to take detailed images of your lungs. These images are then reported on by our chest subspecialty radiologists, ensuring both precise diagnosis and the lowest possible radiation dose.
the scan
What is Low Dose Chest CT ?
A low-dose chest CT (LDCT) for lung cancer screening is a specialised imaging test that uses a lower amount of radiation than typical CT scans, yet still creates highly detailed images of the lungs.
The low-dose chest CT offered by our radiology partners:
- Provides detailed images using minimal radiation
- Specifically designed to detect lung cancers at the early stages
- Uses the lowest possible radiation dose
- Quick, easy, and minimally invasive
- Produces high quality images to give you and your doctor the most accurate results
WHAT IS COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CT)?
Computed tomography (CT) is a non-invasive medical imaging scan that uses x-rays and digital technology to create detailed images of various bodily structures simultaneously. These images provide greater detail than traditional x-rays, particularly of soft tissue and blood vessels.
The CT scanner looks like a large doughnut and has a flat table that passes through the middle. You will be asked to lie on the table and will be moved through the opening during your scan.
About your scan
Before your appointment
When booking your appointment, please inform the staff if you are taking any diabetic medication or have kidney disease.
The staff will inform you of any preparation instructions required for your specific examination.
In the scan you will need to remain still, as the table moves through the gantry opening and the image data is acquired. You may hear a humming noise during the scan, but no moving parts will touch you.
On the day
You will be asked to complete a questionnaire upon arrival. In some instances, you will also need to change into a gown. The radiographer performing the examination will go through the steps with you before the scan. You will be asked to lie on the table, and the radiographer will position you for the scan. Throughout the scan you will be able to talk to the radiographer via a microphone in the CT machine.
The actual scan usually takes only a matter of seconds. However, the examination can take between 10 and 20 minutes to complete.
After your appointment
One of our chest subspecialty Radiologists will prepare and send the images and a report to your referring doctor. The report will detail the findings of your examination.
It is important that you book a timely follow-up appointment with your referring doctor to discuss your results.
You will be free to leave our clinic shortly after your scan has been completed.
You may drive yourself home, eat and drink normally, and resume your normal activities.