Upcoming Nominations: 2025 NAACCR Board of Directors Positions

By Mona Highsmith, BA | October 15, 2024

The Committee is seeking nominees to run for election to four key leadership roles on the NAACCR Board of Directors, with terms beginning June 2025, as well as candidates for the 2025-2026 Nominating Committee. The NAACCR membership will cast ballots for the following positions: Treasurer (two-year term) Three Representatives-at-Large (two-year terms) Three Nominating Committee members…

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My Life in the Cancer Surveillance Community

By Winny Roshala, BA, CTR | October 8, 2024

Like many individuals, I happened to stumble into the cancer registry profession. I was a college student, looking for part-time work at the university career center. The cork board consisted of many 3×5 index cards and thumb tacks (for those who still remember those items), promoting all sorts of positions. One card caught my eye,…

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International Classification of Diseases, 4th Edition (ICD-O-4)

By Lori Havener, CTR | September 30, 2024

It is almost time for a new International Classification of Diseases for Oncology! The International Association of Cancer Registries (IACR) has announced it is moving forward with new morphology codes and a new morphology code structure in its International Classification of Diseases for Oncology, 4th Edition (ICD-O-4). This new structure uses five digits and enables…

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Upcoming Nominations: 2025 NAACCR Board of Directors Positions

By Mona Highsmith, BA | October 15, 2024

The Committee is seeking nominees to run for election to four key leadership roles on the NAACCR Board of Directors, with terms beginning June 2025, as well as candidates for the 2025-2026 Nominating Committee. The NAACCR membership will cast ballots for the following positions: Treasurer (two-year term) Three Representatives-at-Large (two-year terms) Three Nominating Committee members…

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My Life in the Cancer Surveillance Community

By Winny Roshala, BA, CTR | October 8, 2024

Like many individuals, I happened to stumble into the cancer registry profession. I was a college student, looking for part-time work at the university career center. The cork board consisted of many 3×5 index cards and thumb tacks (for those who still remember those items), promoting all sorts of positions. One card caught my eye,…

Read More >

International Classification of Diseases, 4th Edition (ICD-O-4)

By Lori Havener, CTR | September 30, 2024

It is almost time for a new International Classification of Diseases for Oncology! The International Association of Cancer Registries (IACR) has announced it is moving forward with new morphology codes and a new morphology code structure in its International Classification of Diseases for Oncology, 4th Edition (ICD-O-4). This new structure uses five digits and enables…

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OUR MISSION

Actionable content that unites cancer registries.

The Narrative strives to provide you with information you can use to enhance and strengthen your cancer registry. Look to the Narrative for the latest cancer surveillance news, trends, advances in technology, and latest educational opportunities.

OUR VISION

Make every cancer count.

Cancer affects thousands of people across North America every year. Each cancer case must contribute to our knowledge and understanding so that we may reduce the burden of these diseases. Narrative provides a platform for the cancer surveillance community to collaborate and share data that will improve health outcomes.

CANCER REGISTRY SPOTLIGHT: MICHIGAN

Successful Linkage Between Registry Database and LexisNexis

In our ongoing commitment to enhance the quality and accessibility of data, we are thrilled to announce the successful linkage between our registry database and LexisNexis. This integration represents a significant step forward in streamlining our data processes and expanding our analytical capabilities.