Collection description
Supporting screening is one of the most effective ways you and your practice can improve health outcomes for your patients. The below resources contain information for healthcare providers to start more cancer screening conversations about:
- National Bowel Cancer Screening Program
- BreastScreen Australia
- National Cervical Screening Program
- National Lung Cancer Screening Program
When more people screen for early signs of cancer, we can save lives.
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Healthcare provider resources
Cancer Screening Program Eligibility Reference Guide
Use this checklist to determine which cancer screening programs your patient may be eligible for during their appointment.
Cancer Screening Resource Guide
Quick reference to additional resources not included within these resources to support conversations with patients.
Bowel Screening Decision Tool
Use this decision tool to identify if your patient should screen through the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
Bowel Screening Colonoscopy Referral Checklist and Family Screening Strategies
This document provides guidance on the colonoscopy referral pathway and recommended strategies to enable the early detection of bowel cancer for people at risk of developing bowel cancer based on family history.
Referring patients for a low-dose CT scan under the National Lung Cancer Screening Program
A resource for GPs to follow when referring an eligible patient for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program.
National Lung Cancer Screening Program Eligibility Tool
Answer these questions with your patient to find out if they’re eligible for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program.
Screening information for patients
Screening for Bowel Cancer
Learn how bowel cancer screening can help detect bowel cancer early and follow easy step-by-step instructions for completing the free home test kit.
Screening for Breast Cancer
This resource explains the BreastScreen program and what happens during a screening mammogram, including how to book and what to expect at your appointment.
Screening for Cervical Cancer
Learn how cervical screening helps prevent cervical cancer and find out about the different screening options, including self-collection, so you can choose the option that is right for you.
Your Cervical Screening Options
This brochure outlines the options available for cervical screening and how they work.
Screening for Lung Cancer
This resource explains the National Lung Cancer Screening Program, including eligibility, how to access screening, and what happens during a low-dose CT scan.
Clinic posters
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – Poster
Display this poster promoting the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program in your clinic.
BreastScreen Australia Program – Poster
Display this poster promoting the BreastScreen Australia Program to patients in your clinic.
National Lung Cancer Screening Program – Poster
Display this poster promoting the National Lung Cancer Screening Program to patients in your clinic.
National Cervical Screening Program – Poster
Display this poster promoting the National Cervical Screening Program to patients in your clinic.
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