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FY2024 Stomach Cancer Screening (individual screening): Target people aged 40 and over

Update date: March 29, 2024

stomach cancer screening

For the purpose of early detection and early treatment of gastric cancer, we will carry out gastric cancer screening for citizens aged 40 and over.

Flow of consultation

Image Flow of medical examination

Target audience

  • Citizens over 40 years old (born before April 1, 1985)


Note : The following people cannot take the test. Please follow the instructions of the medical institution when deciding whether or not to undergo the examination.

  1. Those who have had their esophagus or stomach removed
  2. Those who are undergoing treatment or follow-up for gastrointestinal diseases, etc.
  3. Those who are breast-feeding, or who are pregnant or think they are pregnant
  4. Those who have a history of aspiration or hypersensitivity (hives, difficulty breathing, cold hands and feet, etc.) to barium preparations
  5. Those who have had colon polyps removed within the past 2 months
  6. Those who have undergone surgery such as abdominal surgery or orthopedic surgery within the past year
  7. Those who have had intestinal obstruction within one year or those who have repeated intestinal obstruction
  8. Those who are subject to fluid restriction due to kidney disease (artificial dialysis), etc.
  9. Those who have developed a disease such as myocardial infarction or cerebral infarction within the past year
  10. Those with constipation (such as those who have not had a bowel movement for 3 days or more on the day of the examination)
  11. Those who have 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 a barium cup by themselves to drink
  13. Those who have difficulty in maintaining a standing position on their own or grasping the handrail of the imaging table by themselves.
  14. Those who have difficulty moving smoothly according to the instructions of the technician (including those who have difficulty speaking in Japanese)

Note: If you weigh over 100kg, please contact us.
Note: If you have any symptoms, please visit the outpatient clinic instead of undergoing a checkup.
Note: If you have a chronic illness and have a regular doctor, please consult with them in advance about undergoing stomach cancer screening.

Inspection content

  • interview
  • Stomach X-ray examination

 [You will take a barium (contrast medium) and effervescent agent, and an X-ray will be taken of your stomach. ]

application deadline

  • The deadline is the 22nd of each month, and consultation tickets will be sent out at the beginning of the following month.

Note : Final application deadline is December 22, 2020

venue

  • Inagi Municipal Hospital Medical Examination Center

Note : Stomach cancer screenings are also conducted using screening vehicles on Saturdays and Sundays.
For more information, please refer to Stomach Cancer Screening (Group Screening Using Screening Vehicles) .

Deadline for consultation

  • Until March 14, 2020

Application method

  • Please apply for a consultation ticket at the Inagi City Health Center using one of the following methods (1), (2), or (3).

Applications will start from Monday, April 1, 2020.

(1) Postcard or sealed letter

Please write the title ``Stomach Cancer Screening Application,'' fill out the following information, and mail it to ``Inagi City Health Center.''

  • Name (furigana)
  • date of birth
  • address
  • telephone number
  • Year of last medical examination (to the extent known)
Mailing address
Postal code 206-8601 112-1 Hyakumura, Inagi City Inagi City Health Center

(2) Apply via LoGo form (online)

Application form entrance

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

Opening days: Weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and December 29th to January 3rd)

cost

  • Self-pay: 2,250 yen

Note : If your health insurance card states that your co-payment percentage is 10%, the fee will be 750 yen, and if your health insurance card states that it is 20%, it will be 1,500 yen (you must present your insurance card, etc. at reception).

Persons eligible for contribution exemption

If you fall under any of the following categories (1), (2), or (3) as of the date of your consultation, you will be exempt from paying any copayments. Please note that you will need to complete the necessary procedures in advance .

(1) Households receiving public assistancePlease obtain a "Certificate of Protection" or "Certificate of Support Benefits" from your city hall's Life and Welfare Division in advance and submit it at the reception desk on the day of the examination .
(2) Japanese nationals remaining in China
(3) Households exempt from municipal tax

After applying for a consultation ticket, once you have received it, please bring it with you to the health center to receive a ``Confirmation Form for Exemption of Medical Examination Fee''. Please submit the copayment exemption confirmation form to the reception on the day of the examination.
Note: If you have recently moved to Inagi City and have not yet been taxed, please have a "tax exemption certificate" issued by your previous municipality and bring it to the Health Center. Please contact the Health Center for details.

Notes: Common matters

  • One certificate is required for each type of cancer screening you receive.
  • All certificates are valid for up to six months after issue .

reference

Link to external site Opens in a new window.Tokyo health station (external link)

Inquiries about this page

Inagi City Welfare Department Health Division
112-1 Hyakumura, Inagi City, Tokyo (inside the Inagi Health Center)
Phone: 042-378-3421 Fax: 042-377-4944

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