Studies have shown that lung cancer screening when combined with quitting smoking can reduce lung cancer mortality by 38%.
- Do you want to check your lung health?
Do you want to quit smoking?
- Do you live in Queensland?
- Are you 50-80 years old?
Watch this Channel 7 news report on the Max Up study from 1 November 2024.
What is involved?
Click the SMS link from Quitline to complete the online eligibility check.
If you are eligible, sign the online consent form (sent via email).
Choose a CT scanner near you and book in a free CT scan of your lungs.
During your free counselling calls Quitline will send you free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges in the post.
Discuss your CT scan results with your GP.
Complete an online survey every 3 months for the first year*.
(*Every person who completes their questionnaire at 12 months will receive a gift voucher.)
Eligible participants will receive free nicotine replacement therapy (nicotine patches, gum and lozenges) and counselling from Quitline, plus a free scan of the lungs (the scan does not require any needles or contrast).
If you are interested in this study please call Quitline on 13 78 48 (13 QUIT) or request Quitline give you a call back.
Australian Lung Screen Trial
The University of Queensland Thoracic Research Centre is also recruiting participants to other lung cancer screening studies. The Australian Lung Screen Trial is currently looking for different population groups for lung cancer screening, such as First Nations peoples, At Risk and Never/Light smokers. Visit the Australian Lung Screen Trial to find out more as this study may be of interest to you or your friends/family.
The Max Up study is supported by the Medical Research Future Fund, The University of Queensland, Queensland Health, Cancer Council Australia, and Lung Foundation Australia.
