An deal to allocate ISK 45 thousand (USD 352,000, EUR 316,000) with the screening of colon cancer in people ages 60-69 was authorized Friday, based on a press release from the Ministry of Welfare. Priest with Healthiness Kristján Þór Júlíusson and Kristján Oddsson, supervisor of the Icelandic Cancer Society authorized the agreement. The screening is established to start very early following year.
The Ministry of Welfare contributes ISK 25 thousand (USD 195,000, EUR 175,000) to the job and the Icelandic Cancer Society contributes ISK twenty thousand (USD 156,000, EUR 140,000).
Last year, the Priest asked the Cancer Society with guidance concerning exactly how to intend with and implement normal screening with colon cancer, however cancer of the colon and rectum is the 3rd the majority of average cancer worldwide. It’s additionally the 2nd the majority of average induce of death amongst cancer patients in Western countries. The proposals were submitted in August, and the finalizing of the deal this month marks the start of the procedure of implementation, which will certainly consist of the buying of equipment, database programming, and preparatory health care work.
Between 2006 and 2010, 74 people and 60 ladies were diagnosed along with colon cancer in Iceland annually. The standard period of those diagnosed was 70 years.
Kristján phoned the finalizing of the deal a turning point in preventive medication and people health.
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