Fiscal Year 2024 Stomach Cancer Screening (Individual Screening): Eligible Persons Aged 40 and Over

We will conduct stomach cancer screenings for citizens aged 40 and over, aimed at early detection and early treatment of stomach cancer.

Flow of Medical Examination

Eligible Individuals

Citizens aged 40 and over (born before April 1, 1985)

Notice: The following individuals cannot undergo the examination. Please follow the instructions of the implementing medical institution regarding the decision to receive the health checkup.

1. Individuals who have had their esophagus or stomach removed
2. Individuals undergoing treatment or observation for stomach and intestinal diseases
3. Those who are breastfeeding, pregnant, or believed to be pregnant
4. Those with a history of aspiration or hypersensitivity (such as hives, difficulty breathing, cold extremities, etc.) to barium preparations.
5. Those who have had colorectal polyps removed within the past two months
6. Those who have undergone abdominal surgery or orthopedic surgery within the past year
7. Those who have experienced intestinal obstruction within the past year or those who have recurrent intestinal obstruction
8. Individuals with fluid restrictions due to kidney disease (dialysis) and other conditions
9. Those who have experienced diseases such as myocardial infarction or stroke within the past year
10. Individuals with constipation (such as those who have not had a bowel movement for more than 3 days on the day of the examination)
11. Those with a systolic blood pressure of 180 mmHg or higher, or a diastolic blood pressure of 110 mmHg or higher on the day of the examination
12. Those who cannot hold and drink the barium cup by themselves
13. Individuals who have difficulty maintaining standing position on their own or grasping the handrail of the shooting platform by themselves.
14. Those who find it difficult to move smoothly according to the engineer's instructions (including those who have difficulty conversing in Japanese)

• Note: If your weight is 100kg or more, please contact us.
• Note: If you have any symptoms, please visit an outpatient clinic instead of undergoing a health checkup.
• Note: If you have a chronic illness and have a primary care physician, please consult them in advance about undergoing stomach cancer screening.

Inspection Details

• Medical Questionnaire
• Gastric X-ray Examination
  [Barium (contrast agent) and effervescent agent will be ingested, and an X-ray of the stomach will be performed.]

Application Deadline

The deadline is the 22nd of every month, and the examination tickets will be sent out in early the following month.

Note: The final application deadline is December 22, 2024

Venue

Inagi City Hospital Health Checkup Center

Note: Stomach cancer screenings are also conducted using a mobile screening vehicle on Saturdays and Sundays.
Please refer to the following page for more details.

• Fiscal Year 2024 Stomach Cancer Screening (Group Screening by Mobile Unit): Eligible Participants Aged 40 and Over

Examination Deadline

Until March 14, 2025

Application Method

Please apply for the examination ticket at the Inagi City Health Center using one of the following methods: (1) (2) (3).

Applications will start from April 1, 2024 (Monday).

(1) Postcard or letter

Write the title 'Application for Stomach Cancer Screening', fill out the following, and send it to the Inagi City Health Center.

• Name (Furigana)
• Date of Birth
• Address
• Phone Number
• Last medical examination year (as far as known)

Mailing Address

Postal Code 206-8601, 112-1 Momura, Inagi City Health Center

(2) Application from LoGo Form (Online)

• Inagi City Health Checkup Logo Form (Cancer Screening)

(3) Fill out the designated form at the Inagi City Health Center counter

Office Hours: Weekdays from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and from December 29 to January 3)

Cost

Self-payment: 2,250 yen

Note: Those with a Health Insurance Card indicating a 10% co-payment will pay 750 yen, and those with a 20% co-payment will pay 1,500 yen
(Presentation of the Health Insurance Card or similar is required at the reception)

Exemptions from Burden Fees

As of the date of examination, those who fall under any of the following (1) (2) (3) will be exempt from the co-payment. Please note that prior procedures are required.

(1) Households receiving Public Assistance

Please obtain a "Public Assistance Certificate" or "Support Benefit Certificate" in advance from the City Hall Livelihood Welfare Division and submit it at the reception on the day of the examination.

(2) Former Japanese Residents in China

Please obtain a "Public Assistance Certificate" or "Support Benefit Certificate" in advance from the City Hall Livelihood Welfare Division and submit it at the reception on the day of the examination.

(3) Households Exempt from Municipal Resident Tax

After applying for the examination voucher, please bring the voucher with you to the Health Center to receive the "Exemption Confirmation for Examination Fees". The exemption confirmation must be submitted at the reception on the day of the examination.
Note: For those who have recently moved and have not had a taxation decision made in Inagi City, please obtain a "Non-Taxation Certificate" from your previous municipality and bring it to the Health Center. For more details, please contact the Health Center.

Note: Common Matters

• For each type of certificate, one is required for each type of cancer screening.
• The validity period of various certificates is within 6 months after issuance.

Reference

• Tokyo Health Station(External Link)