Mel McLaughlin's lung cancer battle sparks screening awareness

An episode of the Sunrise podcast, hosted by LiSTNR, titled "Mel McLaughlin's lung cancer battle sparks screening awareness" was published on March 11, 2026 and runs 4 minutes.

March 11, 2026 ·4m · Sunrise

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Seven Sport presenter Mel McLaughlin has revealed her lung cancer diagnosis in December, requiring surgery to remove half her lung despite being a lifetime non-smoker. Lung cancer is Australia's deadliest cancer, claiming more lives than breast and prostate cancer combined, with many patients showing no symptoms until advanced stages. Australia's National Lung Cancer Screening Program launched on 1 July 2025, targeting at-risk individuals aged 50-70 who are current or recent smokers, with over 65,000 Australians already screened in the first eight months.

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