The Cancer Register covers all cancers in Denmark since 1943. Registration follows individual cancer cases, from diagnosis to treatment. Occupation, age, sex are considered. The general aim is to create a basis for epidemiological research in order to follow trends in cancer incidence, identify causes of cancer for prevention, and evaluate the effects of cancer treatment. The Danish Cancer Register has published a very large number of reports and articles.
Data are available for research purposes.
The Division for Cancer Epidemiology is part of the Danish Cancer Society. It is a private organisation based on grants from the public. The cancer registration scheme is also financially supported by the Danish government, and the cancer registry receives research funds from several sources. General aim The register covers all cancers in Denmark since 1943. The amount of data gathered makes it possible to carry out in-depth epidemiological research.