Health Screenings

There are several nationwide health screening programs.

One program screens women aged 30-60 for cervical cancer once every five years.

Screening for breast cancer occurs every 2 years for women aged 50-75.

Screening for other cancers is not routine in the Netherlands. However, if you are in a high-risk group you will be monitored and screened regularly.

You should discuss this with your family doctor who will refer you to a specialist, if necessary.

There are private medical centers where you can have screening and testing done, but medical insurance companies do not typically cover these costs.