2020 Cervical Cancer Screening: Target people 20 years of age or older
Update date: March 29, 2024
Cervical cancer screening
Nowadays, the number of young women in their 20s to 30s who are developing cervical cancer is increasing. Cervical cancer has no symptoms in its early stages. However, if detected early, it is a cancer that can be treated. Get regular checkups once every two years for early detection.
Flow of consultation
Guidance
- In FY2020, those who fall under the age groups listed in the table below and have not undergone the Inagi City Cervical Cancer Screening since FY2020 will receive a "recommendation postcard" or We will send you a "free coupon".
- If you are eligible, you do not need to apply for a medical examination ticket as described below.
| Age (date of birth) in 2020 | remarks |
|---|---|
| We will send a postcard encouraging consultation in mid-April. |
| Free coupons will be sent in early May. |
Target audience
- Female citizens aged 20 years or older (born before April 1, 2005) who have not received a medical examination since 2020
Note : The following people cannot take the test. When deciding whether to undergo a medical examination, please follow the instructions of the medical institution conducting the examination.
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Note: If you are experiencing symptoms, we recommend that you seek medical care rather than a medical checkup.
Note: If you have a chronic illness and have a family doctor, please consult with your doctor in advance about undergoing cervical cancer screening.
Note: If you have undergone surgery on your uterus and a portion of it has been removed, you may not be able to receive treatment, so please consult us when making a reservation.
Note: The test involves dilating the entrance to the vagina with a special instrument, which may cause injury.
Note: People who have never had sex are said to have a low risk of being infected with the human papillomavirus, which causes cervical cancer.
Inspection details
- Interview
- Inspection
- pelvic examination
- Cervical cytology test
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
You can receive a medical examination at any of the medical institutions listed below.
- Inagi City Hospital Health Checkup Center
- Berrier no Oka Clinic
Consultation deadline
- March 15, 2025
How to apply
- Please apply for a consultation ticket at the Inagi City Health Center using one of the following methods (1), (2), or (3).
The application period begins on Monday, April 1, 2024.
Example of application form
(1) Postcard or sealed letter
Please write the title ``Cervical Cancer Screening Application,'' fill in 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)
| Postal code 206-8601 112-1 Hyakumura, Inagi City Inagi City Health Center |
(2) Apply via LoGo form (online)
(3) Fill out the designated form at the health center counter
Opening hours: Weekdays from 8:30am to 5:00pm (closed on Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and December 29th to January 3rd)
cost
- Self-pay: 2,120 yen
Note : 700 yen for those paying 10% of their health insurance card and 1,410 yen for those paying 20% (you must present your insurance card at the reception desk of the medical institution)
Note : People in their 20s (those born between April 2, 1995 and April 1, 2005) can receive the examination for free .
Persons eligible for exemption from contribution
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 assistance | Please 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. |
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
Tokyo Health Station (external link)
In the cancer screening experience report, you can check the contents of the screening with illustrations.
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Inquiries regarding this page
Inagi City Welfare Department Health Division
112-1 Hyakumura, Inagi City, Tokyo (Inside Inagi City Health Center)
Phone: 042-378-3421 Fax: 042-377-4944
