VPR Year in Review

By Castine Clerkin, MS, CTR | February 10, 2025

The Virtual Pooled Registry (VPR) is primed to start a new year of linkages, but we would be remiss to proceed without taking a moment to highlight progress from the past year. Below is a short list of VPR accomplishments from 2024: Two additional registries are working through the process to join the VPR. A…

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NAACCR Education and Training Upcoming Events

By Angela Martin | January 20, 2025

NAACCR ODS Exam Prep and Review NAACCR hosts an ODS Exam Prep and Review series prior to each exam (Fall, Spring, Summer). The NAACCR Spring 2025 ODS Exam Prep and Review series is open for registration! The first session will begin on January 28, 2025. For more information click here. NAACCR 2024-2025 Monthly Webinar Series …

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President’s Message

By Wendy Aldinger, RHIA CTR | January 13, 2025

Happy New Year! I hope you had a safe and happy holiday season. I also want to congratulate central registries on another successful data submission. Timely, complete and high-quality data ensures every cancer counts. The NAACCR Board and Steering Committees have been working hard on the goals and priorities of the Strategic Plan. The Certification…

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VPR Year in Review

By Castine Clerkin, MS, CTR | February 10, 2025

The Virtual Pooled Registry (VPR) is primed to start a new year of linkages, but we would be remiss to proceed without taking a moment to highlight progress from the past year. Below is a short list of VPR accomplishments from 2024: Two additional registries are working through the process to join the VPR. A…

Read More >

NAACCR Education and Training Upcoming Events

By Angela Martin | January 20, 2025

NAACCR ODS Exam Prep and Review NAACCR hosts an ODS Exam Prep and Review series prior to each exam (Fall, Spring, Summer). The NAACCR Spring 2025 ODS Exam Prep and Review series is open for registration! The first session will begin on January 28, 2025. For more information click here. NAACCR 2024-2025 Monthly Webinar Series …

Read More >

President’s Message

By Wendy Aldinger, RHIA CTR | January 13, 2025

Happy New Year! I hope you had a safe and happy holiday season. I also want to congratulate central registries on another successful data submission. Timely, complete and high-quality data ensures every cancer counts. The NAACCR Board and Steering Committees have been working hard on the goals and priorities of the Strategic Plan. The Certification…

Read More >

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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.