Edits Examples for Central Registry

By Elaine Collins | September 9, 2024

INTRODUCTION This article introduces a new group of example edits for central registries included in the NAACCR v25 metafile. Just as central registries build on the State Example edit set in the standard metafile to create custom metafiles for their reporting facilities, they may build on these examples to add new edits to their custom…

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NAACCR Education and Training Upcoming Events

By Angela Martin | September 3, 2024

NAACCR ODS Exam Prep and Review The NAACCR Fall 2024 ODS Exam Prep webinar series started on August 27th. Participants are encouraged to participate in the live sessions, however they do have unlimited access to the session recordings throughout the series. Participants are provided with reading assignments, quizzes, and a timed practice exam. They will…

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New Workgroup Gears Up to Address Data Quality Issues With Geocoded Data

By Recinda Sherman, PhD, MPH, CTR | August 26, 2024

Health disparities are well documented using cancer registry data. And cancer registry data are essential to the evidence-based solutions approach of health equity research. Because health equity research evaluates the social, economic, and environmental factors resulting in health differences, geospatial analysis of cancer registry data is fundamental to these investigations. A geospatial approach can be…

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Edits Examples for Central Registry

By Elaine Collins | September 9, 2024

INTRODUCTION This article introduces a new group of example edits for central registries included in the NAACCR v25 metafile. Just as central registries build on the State Example edit set in the standard metafile to create custom metafiles for their reporting facilities, they may build on these examples to add new edits to their custom…

Read More >

NAACCR Education and Training Upcoming Events

By Angela Martin | September 3, 2024

NAACCR ODS Exam Prep and Review The NAACCR Fall 2024 ODS Exam Prep webinar series started on August 27th. Participants are encouraged to participate in the live sessions, however they do have unlimited access to the session recordings throughout the series. Participants are provided with reading assignments, quizzes, and a timed practice exam. They will…

Read More >

New Workgroup Gears Up to Address Data Quality Issues With Geocoded Data

By Recinda Sherman, PhD, MPH, CTR | August 26, 2024

Health disparities are well documented using cancer registry data. And cancer registry data are essential to the evidence-based solutions approach of health equity research. Because health equity research evaluates the social, economic, and environmental factors resulting in health differences, geospatial analysis of cancer registry data is fundamental to these investigations. A geospatial approach can be…

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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.

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