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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…

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News and updates from NAACCR, a collaborative umbrella organization for cancer registries, governmental agencies, professional associations, and private groups in North America.

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The latest on research and analytic tools, data and statistics, and education and training for the cancer surveillance community.

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Throughout the year, NAACCR hosts and participates in various events, ranging from annual conferences to specialized workshops.

Members

NAACCR's member base consists of a diverse group of professionals, including cancer registrars, epidemiologists, researchers, and public health officials.

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NAACCR members are composed of registries that set standards and guidelines ensuring cancer data uniformity and quality.

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The latest research and reports on cancer surveillance, including measurement of cancer incidence, morbidity, survival, and mortality for persons with cancer.

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Surveillance

Determining Cancer Mortality in Latino Populations by Birthplace and Generation

In a recent editorial, registry data hold unique opportunities for linkages that will accurately characterize racial-ethnic groups in the U.S….

Surveillance

One-Third of Women With Cervical Cancer in California Present Symptomatically

Cervical cancer can mostly be prevented or detected very early before symptoms develop, yet it persists. After large declines in…