Fiscal Year 2025 Lung Cancer Screening: Target Group 40 Years and Older

Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in our country. Since there are almost no symptoms in the early stages, let's undergo lung cancer screening for early detection and early treatment.

Flow of Medical Examination

Eligible Individuals

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

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 under observation for suspected lung cancer
2. Individuals undergoing treatment for lung cancer or under observation after surgery
3. Individuals who undergo regular CT scans for lung diseases
4. Individuals who may be at risk of pneumonia due to radiation therapy for breast cancer and other conditions
5. Individuals who have difficulty sleeping on their back or maintaining a posture without movement
6. Individuals who have difficulty holding their breath for a few seconds
7. Persons weighing over 200kg
8. Currently pregnant or those who may be pregnant

Please contact the City Hospital Health Check Center when making your reservation. You may be able to receive an examination under certain conditions.

1. Individuals with profound hearing loss in both ears
2. Individuals with implanted medical devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators

• Note: If you have any symptoms, we recommend that you receive a medical examination rather than a health check-up.
• Note: If you have a chronic illness and have a primary care physician, please consult with them in advance about receiving cancer screenings.
• Note: At the end of the year and the end of the fiscal year, reservations may be crowded, and you may not be able to receive medical examinations.

Inspection Details

• Medical Questionnaire
• Low-Dose Chest CT Scan

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, 2025

Venue

• Inagi City Hospital Health Checkup Center (Omaru)
• Inagi Wakaba Clinic (Momura)
• Moriya Neurology Clinic (Hirao)
• Genki Clinic Internal Medicine and Neurology (Higashi-Naganuma)

Examination Deadline

Until March 14, 2026

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, 2025 (Tuesday).

(1) Postcard or letter

Write the title 'Lung Cancer Screening Application', 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: 4,260 yen

Note: For those with a 10% co-payment on the Health Insurance Card, the amount is 1,420 yen, and for those with a 20% co-payment, the amount is 2,840 yen (presentation of the My Number Health Insurance Card, etc. is required at reception)

Exemptions from Burden Fees

As of the date of examination, those who fall under (1), (2), or (3) will be exempt from the out-of-pocket expenses. 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 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)