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Free Cancer Screening Covered by Statutory Health Insurance (GKV) in Germany
Germany’s statutory health insurance (GKV) covers preventive cancer screenings based on age and gender.
For Men
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From 35: Skin cancer screening → every 2 years
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From 45: Prostate and external genital exam → yearly
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From 50: Rectal exam + stool test (occult blood) → yearly
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50–54: iFOBT → yearly
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From 55: Colonoscopy every 10 years or stool test every 2 years
For Women
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From 20: Pap test + gynecological exam → yearly
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From 30: Breast exam + skin check → yearly
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From 35: HPV + Pap combined → every 3 years
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From 35: Skin cancer screening → every 2 years
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50–69: Mammography → every 2 years
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From 50: Rectal exam + stool test → yearly
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From 55: Colonoscopy every 10 years or stool test every 2 years
Notes
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All listed screenings are fully covered if done on schedule and by approved doctors.
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Women over 20 receive invitations for cervical screening; men and women over 50 for colon and breast cancer checks.
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Results should be kept in a personal medical record.
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Extra tests like PSA are not covered unless medically indicated.
