Cervical Screen Norway is sending out information to all women born in 1999
On January 22nd, the Cervical Cancer Screening Program will send out an information letter about the program to all women born in 1999. On the same day, Digdir (Directorate for Management and Financial Control) will send a text message to those who do not have a digital mailbox, encouraging them to create one to receive health information digitally.
This is the text from DigDir:
"Hi. Cervical Screen Norway is sending information to everyone turning 25 this year about why it is important to check yourself with a PAP test. Get reminders and information directly on your mobile by creating a digital mailbox. Visit sjekkdeg.no to learn more. Regards, the Cervical Cancer Screening Program."
Information about the Cervical Cancer Screening Program.
#sjekkdeg-campaign
This initiative is part of the sjekkdeg-campaign, which aims to encourage more women to follow the Cervical Cancer Screening Program. The program invites women between 25 and 69 years old to participate, by taking a PAP test at their general practitioner.
By checking themselves when reminded, women can reduce the risk of cervical cancer. Additionally, it provides the opportunity to identify women who need follow-up and treatment.
More information about how cervical screening is done.
Take symptoms seriously
Regardless of your last test result, you should see a doctor in case of these symptoms. No test is 100% sure, and the symptoms may indicate other health conditions that should be examined.
Symptoms may include:
- Bleeding after intercourse
- Bloody and/or bad smelling discharge
- Irregular bleeding
- Persistent pain in the pelvic area
- Persistent lower back pain
Do you have any questions?
Here is an an overview of common questions many have about the Cervical Cancer Screening Program.
Screening for cervical cancer is a public service offered to women in Norway aged 25 to 69. The Cervical Cancer Screening Program manages this screening, and it is a unit under the Cancer Registry. Starting from January 1, 2024, the Cancer Registry is organized under the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI).
