Symptoms

Lung cancer symptoms can be vague and because of this the disease is often found when it is in advanced stages. Recognising lung cancer symptoms early is vital to accessing the best possible treatment and care. Please see your GP for further testing if any of the below symptoms are unexplained, persistent and last more than 3 weeks.

Cough

Coughing up blood

Breathlessness

Fatigue

Chest Pain

Weight loss

Voice hoarseness

Lung Cancer Support Nurse

The Lung Cancer Support Nurse provides a telephone-based service for patients, their families and carers at any stage of their lung cancer journey. To arrange a free telephone appointment contact the Information and Support Centre on freecall 1800 654 301 or complete the form linked below.

Book an appointment

Video

In our 14th episode of Understanding, Managing, Living with Lung Cancer series we discuss the symptoms associated with Lung Cancer.

Lung cancer

Infographic

The Lung Cancer infographic provides a snapshot of Lung Cancer in Australia including key statistics, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and support

Evangeline’s story

Lung Cancer

On top of the world I was a busy Accountant operating my own accounting practice and other businesses all of which were thriving in 2016.

Please visit the National Lung Cancer Screening Program website to learn more about the new screening program coming in July 2025. The NLCSP website provides participants, healthcare providers and other stakeholders with important information about the program, including:

Information about why lung screening is important, who is eligible for the program and details about how lung screening will work
Details about the implementation of the program and the work underway to ensure an equitable, accessible and culturally safe national lung screening program from July 2025
The important role of healthcare providers and support available to ensure the successful delivery of the program
The program’s advisory bodies, clinical and jurisdictions, and contacts for the Department.

The website will be regularly updated as design and implementation continues to progress ahead of the launch of the program in July 2025.

Learn more