Tag: Cervical screening
Mess with the passing of Pap tests results in less participation
The participation of women in cervical screening last year was lower than in previous years due to the relocation of activities related to them from the Cancer Society (Krabbameinsfélagið) to health centers and the resulting difficulties, according to Ágúst Inga Ágústsson, chief physician at Screening Coordination Center, when asked by Fréttablaðið. […] The article Clutter…
From Iceland – The Cancer Society completes cervical examination
The Icelandic Cancer Society has now completed its review of cervical cancer samples following a misdiagnosis of patients in 2018, Indicator reports. Statement on The Cancer Society’s website says that 209 cases have been found where it was necessary to look more closely at previously unseen cell changes. Although the company planned to exceed 6,000…
From Iceland – More incorrect test results at the cancer society
The Cancer Society has now reviewed about 2,200 of the 6,000 samples that were recalled in light of the cervical cancer misdiagnosis scandal, MBL reports. Of these, 52 samples have so far shown misdiagnosed cell changes and all 52 women have been recalled for further research. The Cancer Society has stated that none of these…