Information work
The Cancer Registry of Norway disseminates knowledge about the cancer picture in Norway through statistical overviews, scientific articles and lectures. In addition, we respond to cancer requests and speak to the media. A separate information unit takes care of inquiries and, if necessary, forwards them to the appropriate person.
In principle, information is retrieved from the Cancer Registry's reports and publications. However, extraction from the cancer database is very often necessary. The data delivery unit ensures this.
Cancer risk in families
If someone is wondering if they belong to a high-risk family, they should contact their GP. Genetic departments at some hospitals may also obtain information from the Cancer Registry of Norway about cancer diagnoses in close relatives.
It is a prerequisite that relatives who are alive send us written consent to the disclosure of their own diagnosis. For inquiries in connection with genetic testing, there are special guidelines.
Cancer in smaller geographical areas
If cancer accumulation is suspected , one should first contact the municipal medical doctor, the occupational health service or the health manager at the relevant location. We can assist with cancer data distributed by municipalities.
If the Cancer Registry of Norway is to investigate cancer incidence in smaller areas, special measures are required, both financially and practically.
Other cancer-related topics
Causes of death at the personal level are not reported by the Cancer Registry. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health administers the Cause of Death Registry in Norway.
If you have questions about the symptoms and treatment of cancer, you should contact your doctor. In addition, the Norwegian Cancer Society has a telephone line, the Cancer Line, where you can talk to specially trained nurses in cancer care (800 48 210). They also offer online chats with the Cancer Line's specialist nurses.
For information on carcinogens, you can contact the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority or find links on the websites of the National Institute of Occupational Health and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
Both the National Institute of Occupational Health and the Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority have information about electromagnetic fields and radiation.
