Fiscal Year 2024 Cervical Cancer Screening: Eligible Individuals Aged 20 and Over

Currently, there is an increasing number of young women in their 20s and 30s who are diagnosed with cervical cancer. In the early stages, cervical cancer does not show any noticeable symptoms. However, it is a type of cancer that can be treated if detected early. To ensure early detection, let's have regular check-ups every two years.

Flow of Medical Examination

Guidance

• In the fiscal year 2024, for those who fall under the ages listed in the table below and have not undergone the Inagi City cervical cancer screening since the fiscal year 2023, the city will send a "recommendation postcard" or a "free coupon" in place of the necessary examination ticket for the screening.
• Those who are applicable do not need to go through the application process for the examination ticket described below.

Those who do not need to apply for a medical examination voucher

Age (Date of Birth) for Fiscal Year 6	Notes
25 years old (born between April 2, 1999 and April 1, 2000) 27 years old (born between April 2, 1997 and April 1, 1998) 29 years old (born between April 2, 1995 and April 1, 1996) 31 years old (born between April 2, 1993 and April 1, 1994)	A recommendation postcard for medical examination will be sent in mid-April
21 years old (born between April 2, 2003, and April 1, 2004)	Free coupon tickets will be sent in early May

Eligible Individuals

Women citizens aged 20 and over (born before April 1, 2005) who have not received a medical examination since fiscal year 2023.

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. Pregnant Individuals
2. Those who have been diagnosed with cervical cancer and are currently undergoing treatment, or those who are under observation during outpatient follow-up.
3. Individuals who have had their uterus removed
4. Those who are menstruating or have bleeding
5. Those who cannot do the splits
6. Persons weighing 134 kg or more
7. Those who cannot move to the examination table (it is a chair with a bit of height)
8. Those who have undergone a similar cervical cancer screening within approximately one year

• Note: If you have any symptoms, we recommend seeking medical care rather than just undergoing a health checkup.
• Note: If you have a chronic illness and have a primary care physician, please consult them in advance about receiving a cervical cancer screening.
• Note: Those who have undergone surgery on the uterus and have had part of it removed may not be able to receive treatment, so please consult us when making a reservation.
• Note: The examination may cause injury as the entrance of the vagina is widened using a special instrument.
• Note: It is said that individuals who have not experienced sexual intercourse have a lower risk of infection with the human papillomavirus, which can cause cervical cancer.

Inspection Details

• Medical Questionnaire
• Visual Examination
• Internal Examination
• Cervical Cytology Examination

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

You can receive an examination at any of the following medical institutions that conduct screenings.

• Inagi City Hospital Health Checkup Center
• Berie Hill Clinic

Examination Deadline

March 15, 2025

Application Method

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

The application start date is from April 1, 2024 (Monday).

(1) Postcard or letter

Write the title "Application for Cervical Cancer Screening," fill out the following, and mail 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)

• LoGo Form(External Link)

(3) Fill out the designated form at the 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: 2,120 yen

• Note: For those with a 10% share of the Health Insurance Card, the cost is 700 yen, and for those with a 20% share, it is 1,410 yen (presentation of the Health Insurance Card or similar at the medical institution's reception is required).
• Note: Those in their 20s (born between April 2, 1995, and April 1, 2005) can receive a consultation for free.

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)

In the cancer screening experience record, you can check the details of the screening with illustrations.
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