You asked for it! Australia’s first National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) was launched on 1 July 2025, prompting GPs to ask for a deeper educational dive into the management of lung nodules if these are detected during screening. How should GPs work with supporting radiologists and understand nodule types, and what are the next steps for GPs to do, including monitoring low-risk nodules and/or recommended pathways of care? Importantly, how should GPs discuss the presence of nodules with their patients and support them through the results and management protocols, including encouraging smoking cessation?
Join academic GP, A/Prof Justin Tse, Past Chair of RACGP Specific Interest Network in Cancer and Palliative Care, and radiologist, Dr Miranda Siemienowicz, Chair of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Thoracic Radiology (ANZSTR), as they dive into case studies and Australian guidelines recommendations for GPs, and give you practical, patient-focused advice.
Produced in partnership with the RACGP, Lung Foundation Australia and Lungscreen.
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Justin Tse is Associate Professor & Cancer Lead based at the Department of General Practice and Primary Care. He is the former Director of Medical Education (Clinical Dean) at St Vincent's Hospital Clinical School, University of Melbourne. In addition, he is Deputy Chair – Clinical Education Training Advisory Committee - VCCC Alliance, member of the CCV Medical and Scientific committee and immediate Past Chair – RACGP specific interest network in Cancer and Palliative Care. In May 2025, he was appointed as Board Director, Cancer Council Victoria. His research interests include cancer education, cancer screening, health systems and the role of technology in medical practice.
Dr Miranda Siemienowicz is a thoracic radiologist at Northern Health in Melbourne. She is Chair of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Thoracic Radiology and is the Clinical Lead for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) on behalf of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists. She sits on the NLCSP Expert Advisory Committee and the Data Development Working Group for the Australian Government’s Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and is also a member of the Lung Cancer Working Party of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand.
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