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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RDU NAACCR Talks Work Group Seeks New Members

By Recinda Sherman, PhD, MPH, ODS-C | September 23, 2024

The Research and Data Use (RDU) NAACCR Talks Work Group is seeking new members. NAACCR Talks are scheduled on Mondays at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. While originally these talks were research and data use focused only, these free webinars now cover a wider range of topics important to the NAACCR community and cancer surveillance. Find…

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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…

Read More >

RDU NAACCR Talks Work Group Seeks New Members

By Recinda Sherman, PhD, MPH, ODS-C | September 23, 2024

The Research and Data Use (RDU) NAACCR Talks Work Group is seeking new members. NAACCR Talks are scheduled on Mondays at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. While originally these talks were research and data use focused only, these free webinars now cover a wider range of topics important to the NAACCR community and cancer surveillance. Find…

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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.