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General description

The Icelandic Cancer Society (ICS) is an umbrella organization of 34 member associations. Established in 1951, ICS was designed to be at the forefront of the fight against cancer by supporting and promoting the fight against cancer in every respect by increasing public knowledge about these diseases, supporting and conducting research, running and supporting the National Cancer Registry, supporting progress in the treatment of cancer and care of cancer patients, and securing their interest in every way.

The Cancer Registry was established in 1954, making it one of the oldest nationwide registries in the world. It gathers information about almost every cancer diagnosed in the country, and its data processing aims to accumulate knowledge about the causes and nature of cancer. The extensive data bank allows for various types of studies, e.g., epidemiological research.

Data access

More information about ICS can be found at https://www.krabb.is/rannsoknasetur/en