Fiscal Year 2025 Stomach Cancer Screening (Group Screening by Mobile Unit): Eligible Participants 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.

Starting from the 8th year of Reiwa, the screening method for gastric endoscopy is scheduled to change for those aged 50 and over. It is recommended that those in their 40s receive the examination during the 7th year of Reiwa.

Flow of Medical Examination

Schedule and Application Period

Implementation Location	Schedule	Application Period
Friend Hirao (Hirao)	October 4 (Saturday)	From August 1 (Friday) to August 11 (Monday)
Inagi City Health Center (Momura)	Saturday, November 15	From September 15 (Monday) to September 25 (Thursday)
Inagi City Health Center (Momura)	December 7 (Sunday)	From September 15 (Monday) to September 25 (Thursday)

• Note: In case of a large number of applications, a lottery will be held.
• Notes：Inagi City Hospital Health Checkup Center also conducts stomach cancer screenings (individual screenings). For details, please see "Stomach Cancer Screening (Individual Screening) for Fiscal Year 7: Target Group 40 Years and Older".
• Note: The location and schedule may change.

• Fiscal Year 2025 Stomach Cancer Screening (Individual Screening): Eligible for those 40 years and older

Eligible Individuals

Citizens aged 40 and over (born before April 1, 1986)

Notice: The following individuals cannot undergo testing. Please follow the instructions of the implementing medical institution regarding the decision to receive a 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 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
• Stomach X-ray Examination
  (You will drink barium (contrast agent) and a foaming agent, and then undergo an X-ray examination of the stomach.)

Application Method

Please apply for the examination ticket to the Inagi City Health Center using one of the following methods (1), (2), or (3) during the application period listed in the table above.

(1) Postcard or letter

Write the title 'Stomach Cancer Screening (Mobile Screening Unit) Application', fill out the following, and mail it to the 'Inagi City Health Center'.

• First Choice (Date of Implementation, Venue Name)
• Second Choice (Implementation Date, Venue Name)
• 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 the Logo Form (Online)

• Logo Form(External Link)

(3) Fill out the designated application 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: 2,260 yen

Note: For those whose Health Insurance Card states a 10% personal burden rate, the fee is 750 yen; for those with a 20% rate, the fee is 1,500 yen
(Presentation of My Number Card or Health Insurance Card required)

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 time of health check-in.

(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 time of health check-in.

(3) Households Exempt from Municipal Resident Tax

After applying for the examination ticket and receiving it, please bring the examination ticket and visit the Health Center to receive the "Exemption Certificate for Patient Burden Charges." Please submit the exemption certificate at the reception on the day of the examination.
Note: For those who have recently moved in and have not had a tax decision made in Inagi City, please obtain a "Non-Taxation Certificate" from the municipality you moved from 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)