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The Coordination Center for Cancer Screenings
General information
The Coordination Center for Cancer Screening (CCCS) plays a key role in the organization and development of cancer screening in Iceland and works systematically to ensure the quality of screening services. The CCCS is responsible for sending invitation and results letters and for quality assurance to ensure that screenings are carried out in accordance with the guidelines of the Directorate of Health. In addition, the CCCS provides education and guidance on cancer screening for health care professionals and the general public.
Cancer screening is the regular examination of asymptomatic individuals to detect cancer or precancerous conditions.
Organized screening makes it possible to detect disease at an early stage, before symptoms appear, thereby increasing the likelihood of more effective treatment and improved outcomes.
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Breast screening is an examination of the breasts for those who are asymptomatic, where the objective is to screen for breast cancer
Cervical cancer screening
Cervical screening is an examination of the cervix for asymptomatic individuals
Colorectal cancer screening
The goal is to detect precancerous or early-stage cancers, which makes treatment easier and improves survival rates
Contact the Coordination Center for Cancer Screening
You may contact the Coordination Center for Cancer Screening to submit documents, provide feedback, or decline an invitation to screening:
Phone number 513 6700, weekdays between 8:30am to 12pm
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