These National Lung Cancer Screening Program resources have been co-designed to support people with lived and living experience of mental health challenges.
The publications cover:
- Who is eligible for free lung cancer screening
- What is a low-dose CT scan
- Why screening for lung cancer is important
- How to prepare for your scan
- What your results mean
- How carers and health practitioners can provide support
Key Resources
National Lung Cancer Screening Program – Quick guide for people living with mental health challenges
Looking after your physical health supports your mental health. This guide provides general information about the National Lung Cancer Screening Program.
National Lung Cancer Screening Program – Lung cancer screening for people living with mental health challenges
People living with mental health challenges face additional barriers that can impact accessing healthcare. This guide covers common worries and offers practical tips for managing them.
National Lung Cancer Screening Program – What to expect at your lung cancer screening scan
This guide explains what to expect when you have a lung cancer screening scan, including how to prepare, what happens during and after the scan and how results are provided.
National Lung Cancer Screening Program – Quick guide for families, carers and support living with mental health challenges
This guide explains the lung cancer screening process how you can support someone before, during and after their low-dose CT scan.
National Lung Cancer Screening Program – Safety and comfort plan
This resource is designed to support participants and their carers in sharing communication, sensory, mobility, safety and support needs with healthcare providers.
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