Krebs-Früherkennungsuntersuchung

• § 25 Sozialgesetzbuch Fünftes Buch (SGB V) – Gesundheitsuntersuchungen
• Krebsfrüherkennungs-Richtlinien

Women are entitled to a screening examination for the early detection of cancer from the age of 20 at the earliest, men from the age of 45 at the earliest.

Statutory early detection examinations for women

• from the age of 20:
  • annual genital area examination
  • targeted questioning (e.g. questions about bleeding disorders)
  • Inspection of the cervix
  • Cancer smear and cytological examination
  • gynaecological palpation
  • Counselling
• from the age of 30, annual breast and skin examination
  • targeted questioning (e.g. questions about changes or complaints of the skin and breast)
  • Palpation of the breasts and the associated lymph nodes
  • Instructions for breast self-examination
  • Inspection of the skin and unclear skin changes
• from the age of 50 until the age of 69: mammography screening every two years
• from the age of 50, additional: colon and rectal examination
  • Questioning about faecal abnormalities and advice on colon cancer
  • Palpation of the rectum
  • Stool examination for hidden blood
• from the age of 55: either a complete colonoscopy, which can be repeated once after ten years at the earliest if the findings are normal, or a faecal examination for hidden blood every two years

Statutory screening examinations for men

• from the age of 35: Skin examination
• from the age of 45: Prostate and genital examination
  • targeted questioning
  • Palpation of the prostate from the rectum, palpation of the testicles, penis and inguinal lymph nodes
  • Examination of the entire skin (as part of the prostate examination)
• from the age of 50, additional examination of the colon and rectum
  • Questioning about faecal abnormalities and advice on colon cancer
  • Palpation of the rectum
  • Stool examination for hidden blood
• from the age of 55: either a complete colonoscopy, which can be repeated once after ten years at the earliest if the findings are normal, or a faecal examination for hidden blood every two years

Note: You may have to pay for other cancer screening examinations (e.g. targeted skin inspection by a dermatologist, mammography before 50, measurement of intraocular pressure) yourself if they are purely screening measures and are not carried out to clarify a suspected disease.

If you notice any abnormalities during self-monitoring, even between examinations (e.g. lumps in the breast, visible blood in the stool), you should contact your family doctor immediately.

• This involves the early detection of diseases that can be treated effectively.
• The preliminary or early stages of these diseases can be detected by diagnostic measures.
• The signs of the disease can be recorded clearly enough using medical technology.
• There are enough doctors and facilities available to diagnose and treat suspected cases in detail.

statutory cancer screening costs for:

• those with statutory health insurance: none
• privately insured persons: usually none

none

not applicable