NAACCR Education and Training Upcoming Events

By Angela Martin | December 2, 2025

  NAACCR ODS Exam Prep and Review The NAACCR ODS Exam Prep and Review series is offered prior to each exam (Spring, Summer, Fall). The Spring 2026 ODS Exam Prep and Review series registration will open December 5, 2025.  Registration for the series is $260 per participant. For more information and to register for the…

Are You Ready for the Central Registry HL7 FHIR Implementation Guide?

By Ashley Harvieux | November 24, 2025

Prior to official publication of the Central Cancer Registry Reporting HL7 FHIR Implementation Guide, the cancer registry community will have a chance to weigh in during a public comment period. Are YOU ready?  Join NAACCR on December 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET for an informational webinar on the Central Cancer Registry Reporting (CCRR) HL7…

Privacy Preserving Record Linkage (PPRL): Coming Soon to the Virtual Pooled Registry

By Castine Clerkin, MS, CTR | November 10, 2025

The current Virtual Pooled Registry (VPR) workflow requires registries to download an encrypted study data file and perform a clear-text linkage using Personally Identifiable Information (PII). To broaden the scope, and enhance the security of the VPR, NCI has encouraged a transition to Privacy Preserving Record Linkage (PPRL). What is PPRL? PPRL is a technique…

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 for cancer control and planning and research. NAACCR Gold Certification requires that registries report 95% of cases within 23 months; and the vast majority of central registries in North America meet that benchmark Cancer registry…

NAACCR Board Identifies Priority Areas to Propel NAACCR Into the Future

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

Priority Areas to Propel NAACCR Into the Future Central cancer registries should expect to benefit from sweeping, transformative new capabilities in electronic health records (EHR), biomedical informatics, and artificial intelligence (AI). As the cancer data ecosystem advances, central cancer registries will need to be prepared and empowered to leverage these advances for better, faster, more…

NAACCR Education and Training Upcoming Events

By Angela Martin | September 28, 2026

NAACCR ODS Exam Prep and Review The Fall 2026 Session of the NAACCR ODS Exam Prep and Review webinar series has started! You can still register. The series is $260 per participant. For more information go to https://education.naaccr.org/CTR. Contact Angela Martin, if you have any questions. NAACCR Monthly Webinar Series For the upcoming NAACCR 2026-2027…

Browse Sections

OUR MISSION

Actionable content that unites cancer registries.

The Narrative strives to provide you with information you can use to enhance and strengthen your cancer registry. Look to the Narrative for the latest cancer surveillance news, trends, advances in technology, and latest educational opportunities.

OUR VISION

Make every cancer count.

Cancer affects thousands of people across North America every year. Each cancer case must contribute to our knowledge and understanding so that we may reduce the burden of these diseases. Narrative provides a platform for the cancer surveillance community to collaborate and share data that will improve health outcomes.

CANCER REGISTRY SPOTLIGHT: MICHIGAN

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.