Lung Cancer

The Australian Government has provided $6.83 million in new funding over four years from 2009-13 for the Cancer Australia – Improved lung cancer data and treatment guidelines measure.  Cancer Australia, through the new National Lung Cancer Program will:

• build an accessible evidence-base through research, clinical guidance material and improved cancer data
• support health professionals to deliver consistent best practice care through targeted programs

In implementing the elements of the measure Cancer Australia will link with areas of the Department that have responsibility for related activities such as the National Tobacco Strategy and Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health.

Lung cancer is the biggest cause of cancer deaths in Australia and along with smoking-related conditions it remains a continued burden on the health system and economy.