Early detection of cancer: Which examinations does health insurance cover?

Early detection of cancer: Which examinations does health insurance cover?

According to a report by www.morgenpost.de, various examinations for the early detection of cancer are covered by health insurance companies in Germany. These include genital examinations for the early detection of cervical cancer for women aged 20 and over, breast cancer examinations for women aged 30 and over, skin cancer screening for women and men aged 35 and over and further examinations from 45 years and 50 years. However, there is no standard testicular cancer test for men.

These examinations play an important role in the early detection of cancer and can significantly improve the chances of recovery. Regular preventive examinations are crucial to detect malignant tumors early and to optimize the chances of treatment.

The expansion of the range of services in the area of ​​early cancer detection by health insurance companies could lead to improved health for those insured and a reduction in treatment costs in the long term. By diagnosing cancer in a timely manner, expensive and complex therapies can be avoided.

However, it is unfortunate that there is no standard testicular cancer screening for men, even though testicular cancer is the most common malignancy in men between 25 and 45 years of age. A standard examination for testicular cancer could help detect this disease early and further improve the chances of recovery.

Overall, the expansion of the range of services for early cancer detection is a step in the right direction to promote the health of those insured and to reduce costs in the health system in the long term. However, it remains important to continually evaluate and, if necessary, adapt preventive examinations to ensure effective prevention of cancer.