18 Apr

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The Cervical Cancer Vaccine (the HPV vaccine) ●　Cervical cancer is caused by certain carcinogenic (cancer causing) types of the sexually transmitted Human Papillomavirus (HPV） ●　Of these types over 70% of women who develop cervical cancer in their 20s and 30s are found to be infected with HPV 16 and...

08 May

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You will receive this notification from Sapporo city around late June, with free coupon(s) and a health check-up booklet for cancer screening test(s) enclosed, if you are eligible. URL: https://www.city.sapporo.jp/hokenjo/kupon.html There are 2 types of screening tests. All the free cancer screening tests must be completed by March...

01 Apr

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An Invitation for Breast cancer screening Are you looking for a female doctor? Female doctors who specialize in breast screening are at Sapporo City General Hospital and Sapporo Female Clinic. How to get the screening? At Sapporo City General Hospital Tel: 726-2211 Fax: 726-7912 Breast screening, by a female doctor,...

19 Jun

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Biliary Atresia Screening What is biliary atresia(胆道閉鎖症 Tando Heisasho)? It is a disease in which the duct between the liver and the intestine is clogged and bile cannot be discharged. As a result, jaundice and pale or clay-colored stools develop. This disease can be treated only by...

18 Jun

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Neonatal Screening ( Inborn Errors of Metabolism, Congenital Hypothyroidism(CH)　Screening, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia(CAH) Screening) Neonatal screening is a test that can identify over 20 different disorders in newborns with only a few drops of their blood. The test aims to support the healthy development of your baby...

07 May

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If your household is exempt from paying income tax, you can undergo screening for stomach, colon, lungs, cervix, endometrium and breast free of charge. Please submit the tax exemption certificate for all members of your family when you apply. You can receive certificate at your...

16 Oct

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28 Jul

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To get HIV tested in Sapporo, go to Public Health Centers and CiRCLE SAPPORO. They offer anonymous HIV test and consultation free of charge. You can also get tested at many medical clinics and hospitals at your own expense. Sapporo Public Health Centers札幌市保健センター ( in English) http://www.city.sapporo.jp/kokusai/hiv.html Free anonymous...

27 Nov

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*See below for age limitation for each screening What is screening for cervical or uterine cancer? There are 2 types of cancer that affect the uterus: cervical cancer which affects the entrance to the uterus known as the cervix and uterine cancer which affects the uterine body....