A groundbreaking mobile health technology program aims to detect lung cancer earlier and save thousands of Australian lives.
The Lung Foundation Australia, in partnership with the federal government, has launched a $267 million national screening initiative.
Experts predict the program will save 12,000 lives over the next decade by improving early detection.
Mobile screening trucks equipped with battery-powered CT scanners, imaging suites, and cardiac testing labs will travel across the country.
The initiative will prioritize remote areas, ensuring better access to life-saving lung cancer screening.
South Australian Health Minister Chris Picton emphasized that early detection will allow for timely treatment, improving survival rates.
The program aims to diagnose lung cancer in its early stages, rather than when treatment options are limited.
Five high-tech screening trucks will be deployed across Australia within the next year.
The first truck is scheduled to begin operations in November, marking a major step in the fight against lung cancer.
Health officials and experts see this as a transformative move to combat Australia’s deadliest cancer.
