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Cancer screening

You can make an appointment through a health centre at some health centres or by phone.

Breast cancer screening

The frequency of inspections is

  • every two years between the age range of 40 to 69 years

  • every three years between the age range of 70 and 74 years

It is planned that a mobile device for breast examination will pass through the entire HVE operations area outside Akranes. An examination is called with approximately a month's notice and is advertised on a local basis.

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Screening for cervical cancer

The frequency of inspections is

  • every three years between the age range of 23 and 29 years

  • every five years between the age range of 30 and 64 years

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