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The latest on research and analytic tools, data and statistics, and education and training for the cancer surveillance community. Through a series of workshops, seminars, and webinars, NAACCR provides ongoing learning opportunities for cancer data professionals. These educational initiatives are aimed at maintaining a workforce that is well-versed in the latest methodologies, technologies, and standards of cancer data collection and analysis.
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Looking in from the Outside – a Retiree’s View
It has been three years now since I retired as the data analyst of the Alaska Cancer Registry in Anchorage….
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NAACCR Education and Training Upcoming Events
NAACCR ODS Exam Prep and Review Registration is open for the Summer 2026 ODS Exam Prep and Review series. The…
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NAACCR Education and Training Upcoming Events
NAACCR ODS Exam Prep and Review The NAACCR ODS Exam Prep and Review series is offered prior to each exam…
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Benefits of Metafile Testing for Central Registries
Testing new metafiles is a great opportunity for central registries to participate in the edit process. For standard metafiles, you…
Registries
Writing Edits – An Approach for a New Central Registry Edit Writer
Introduction Data relationships, electronic formatting, logical viewpoint – all come together in edits to support the collection of useful cancer…
Association
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…
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NAACCR Education and Training Upcoming Events
NAACCR ODS Exam Prep and Review The NAACCR ODS Exam Prep and Review series is offered prior to each…
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NAACCR Initiatives Supporting Pediatric and AYA Cancer Research
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to recognize the impact of pediatric, adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancers…
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NAACCR Education and Training Upcoming Events
Check out all the education and training resources NAACCR has to offer! NAACCR ODS Exam Prep and Review The Fall…
Registries
Helping Vendors Help You
Timely implementation of hospital registry software is essential for seamless data transmission and high-quality cancer surveillance. When software delays occur…