Lung Cancer Screening Information for Healthcare Providers
Here we provide links to tools and information for healthcare providers to support screening through the Ontario Lung Screening Program.
Who to Refer for Lung Cancer Screening
People ages 55 and older may be eligible for screening through the Ontario Lung Screening Program if they meet certain referral criteria and are eligible upon risk assessment. The program formally changed the age of cessation for lung cancer screening from 74 to 80 in March 2025.
See the Ontario Lung Screening Program Referral Form and Eligibility page for details.
Recommended Screening Test
Ontario Health recommends using low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) through an organized cancer screening program to screen people at high risk of getting lung cancer.[1] For more information, see “What is a low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scan and why is it used for lung cancer screening?” on the Ontario Lung Screening Program Frequently Asked Questions for Healthcare Providers page.
For More Information
For more information about the Ontario Lung Screening Program, see the Ontario Lung Screening Program Frequently Asked Questions for Healthcare Providers.
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