Surveillance
Through rigorous monitoring and comprehensive analysis of cancer incidence and mortality data, cancer surveillance offers a clearer lens into the patterns and intricacies of the disease. This invaluable insight not only frames the direction of public health strategies but also underscores the areas of research and cancer prevention that require focused attention.
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NAACCR Launches New Interoperability Resources Webpage
Streamline your understanding of interoperability in healthcare, public health, and research with NAACCR’s new webpage. Find links to standards, policies,…
Registries
NAACCR Surgery Code Crosswalks Enable Analysis Over Time
Submitted on behalf of the NAACCR Surgery Code Crosswalk Task Force Background If you are familiar with cancer registry operations,…
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Beyond Definition: First Annual Catchment Area Data Conference
In early December, NCI sponsored the first conference of its kind—the Catchment Area Data Conference – Beyond Definition, hosted by…
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Interest in VPR Linkages Continues to Increase
In October, I had the opportunity to present at the annual NCI Cohort Consortium Meeting. Many studies in the Consortium…
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NCCR Data Now Available in SEER*Stat
For the first time, a limited set of data from the National Childhood Cancer Registry (NCCR) is now available…
Surveillance
Early Stage Detection of Cervical Cancer Improves Survival for Women Under 65
Julianne Cooley, a senior statistician with the California Cancer Reporting and Epidemiologic Surveillance Program, summarizes her study published in the…
Surveillance
Women Exposed to DES in Utero Have Elevated Risk of Clear-Cell Adenocarcinoma
Hannah K. Weir, an epidemiologist with the CDC, summarizes her study published in Springer Link. Purpose Women exposed to diethylstilbestrol…
Surveillance
Transitioning the Annotated Histology List to Cancer PathCHART
NAACCR is proud to be involved with Cancer PathCHART, a multi‐organizational project alongside eleven other global organizations.
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…
Surveillance
Revamping CNS Tumor Reporting for Accuracy
Documenting brain and other central nervous system tumors requires certain nuances to remain accurate.