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The Importance of Professional Certification for Cancer Registrars
Professional certification plays a vital role in strengthening the cancer registry workforce and ensuring the high-quality data that is essential for cancer surveillance, research, and public health planning. For cancer…
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Training
New International Education Resource: Data Management Training Module Now Available
The Global/International Cancer Surveillance education resources portal has an extensive variety of educational content. This training is part of a…
Members
Meet Our New Director for the Texas Cancer Registry, Natalie Archer
Please join us in welcoming Natalie Archer, PhD, to the NAACCR community. Natalie is the new Director of the Texas…
Surveillance
Data Modernization in Action: Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research (STAR) Act
The STAR Project is part of the CDC’s bigger picture for data modernization. The Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and…
Association
Mid-Level Tactical Group Reviews Change Requests to Data Standards
The Mid-Level Tactical Group (MLTG) is a collaborative body of cancer registry standard setters led by representatives from CDC NPCR…
Members
A Warm Welcome to Our New NAACCR President, Wendy Aldinger
A message from Winny Roshala, NAACCR past president This “President’s Message” will be a joint effort by me as the…
Registries
David O’Brien of Alaska Cancer Registry on Succession Planning
Even cancer registries need to have a succession plan in place. You are a cancer registry manager, and your data…
Members
Meet Our New Ohio Registry Manager, Emily Bunt
Join us in welcoming Bunt to the NAACCR community. Member: Emily Bunt Organization: Ohio Department of Health Role: Registry Manager…
Association
NAACCR’s Spring 2023 Update for Research and Data Use
NAACCR Program Manager of Data Use and Research, Recinda Sherman, provides updates for CiNA data products, Call for Data, and…
Surveillance
Revamping CNS Tumor Reporting for Accuracy
Documenting brain and other central nervous system tumors requires certain nuances to remain accurate.
Members
Massachusetts Cancer Registry Releases Updated Childhood Cancer Report
The latest report on childhood cancer in Massachusetts spans from 2009 to 2018. The Massachusetts Cancer Registry (MCR) is pleased…