Writing Edits – An Approach for a New Central Registry Edit Writer

By Elaine Collins | December 22, 2025

Introduction Data relationships, electronic formatting, logical viewpoint – all come together in edits to support the collection of useful cancer information. The edits in the standard metafile realize standards that apply to data collected at the national level, but the same edit tools and processes are available to central registries to manage additional local data…

Sharing NAACCR Pediatric Cancer Initiatives on Dr. Rick Greene’s Cancer Registry World Podcast

By Fernanda Michels | December 15, 2025

I am excited to share that I was recently interviewed by Dr. Rick Greene for his Cancer Registry World podcast. It was a great opportunity to share my path into cancer surveillance and to highlight the pediatric work we are advancing through NAACCR. In the episode, I discussed several initiatives within the National Childhood Cancer…

The Importance of Professional Certification for Cancer Registrars

By Jim Hofferkamp, BA, CTR | December 8, 2025

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 registrars, achieving certification demonstrates a thorough understanding of cancer registry operations, data standards, and coding principles. It reflects an individual’s commitment to excellence and provides…

Research and Data Use (RDU) Appreciation Initiative (RAIn) Member Spotlight

By Recinda Sherman, PhD, MPH, ODS-C | November 2, 2026

We often say that NAACCR’s greatest strength is its members, and nowhere is that more evident than in the incredible work of our committees. For many of us, serving on a NAACCR committee becomes a genuine highlight of the job—a chance to collaborate, learn from one another, and contribute to work that matters. In RDU,…

Nominations Open for the 2027-2028 Board of Directors and Nominating Committee

By Stephanie Wilson, BA, ODS-C | October 26, 2026

The Nominating Committee is seeking nominees to run for election to four key leadership roles on the NAACCR Board of Directors, with terms beginning June 2027, as well as candidates for the 2027-2028 Nominating Committee. The NAACCR membership will cast ballots for the following positions: One (1) Treasurer. This is a two-year term. Three (3)…

National Childhood Cancer Registry (NCCR) Fall Feature

By Fernanda Michels | October 26, 2026

National Childhood Cancer Registry Fall Feature The NCCR Fall Feature highlights how high-quality cancer registry data continue to advance childhood cancer research and data sharing. This edition features a study examining patterns in pediatric cancer genomic testing, the expansion of the Childhood Cancer Data Initiative (CCDI) Participant Index and its integration with the NCCR Data…

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Modeling Reporting Delay for Cancer Registries

By Huann-Sheng Chenc, PhD | October 5, 2026

Central cancer registries work hard to ensure every new cancer diagnosis is counted so that incidence data can be used…

By Eric Durbin, DrPH, MS | September 28, 2026

NAACCR Board Identifies Priority Areas to Propel NAACCR Into the Future

By Angela Martin | September 28, 2026

NAACCR Education and Training Upcoming Events

By Fernanda Michels | August 3, 2026

Using Median/Multiple Outlier Testing (MMOT) to Support Central Cancer Registry Operations

By Fernanda Michels | July 27, 2026

National Childhood Cancer Registry Summer Feature

By Ashley Harvieux | July 20, 2026

Exploring New Approaches to Data Collection: Modular Records Task Force Final Report

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Research and Data Use (RDU) Appreciation Initiative (RAIn) Member Spotlight

By Recinda Sherman, PhD, MPH, ODS-C | November 2, 2026

We often say that NAACCR’s greatest strength is its members, and nowhere is that more evident than in the incredible…

By Eric Durbin, DrPH, MS | September 28, 2026

NAACCR Board Identifies Priority Areas to Propel NAACCR Into the Future

By Fernanda Michels | August 3, 2026

Using Median/Multiple Outlier Testing (MMOT) to Support Central Cancer Registry Operations

By Ashley Harvieux | June 8, 2026

Artificial Intelligence Resources for Central Registries

By Fernanda Michels | May 25, 2026

New Report Released: Cancer Incidence in the Caribbean, Volume I

By Stephanie M. Hill, MPH, CTR, NAACCR | April 13, 2026

Looking to the Future: Changes Approved for 2027 NAACCR Data Standards

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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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Research and Data Use (RDU) Appreciation Initiative (RAIn) Member Spotlight

By Recinda Sherman, PhD, MPH, ODS-C | November 2, 2026

We often say that NAACCR’s greatest strength is its members, and nowhere is that more evident than in the incredible…

By Stephanie Wilson, BA, ODS-C | October 26, 2026

Nominations Open for the 2027-2028 Board of Directors and Nominating Committee

By NAACCR | September 14, 2026

My Cancer Counts: Counted Twice, Helping Many – Marianne’s Powerful Story

By Ashley Harvieux | July 20, 2026

Exploring New Approaches to Data Collection: Modular Records Task Force Final Report

By Ashley Harvieux | June 8, 2026

Artificial Intelligence Resources for Central Registries

By David O'Brien | June 1, 2026

Looking in from the Outside – a Retiree’s View