Edit Sets: What They Are, How They Are Used, and What’s New for v25A

By Elaine Collins | December 16, 2024

Standardized edit sets are a critical part of ensuring cancer registry data quality. At the last count, the NAACCR Edits Metafile contained 2,732 edits. Many of these edits are meant to work together (for example, one edit checks for valid values and another ensures the field is either blank or not blank based on standard…

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Become a Charter Member of the Upkeep WG!

By Jim Hofferkamp, BA, CTR | December 9, 2024

The Professional Development Steering Committee is looking for three to four volunteers to join the Upkeep Work Group (WG). We are seeking individuals with a solid understanding of the purpose and functions of a central registry. An ability to manage several projects simultaneously and experience with education and training is preferred.  The Upkeep WG may…

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College of American Pathologists (CAP) PERT Update

By Mignon Dryden, CTR | December 2, 2024

A CAP PERT meeting was held in Las Vegas on Thursday, October 17, followed by a Cancer Data Summit held on Friday, October 18, 2024, both of which preceded the CAP Annual Meeting. Highlights of the PERT meeting included: 2024 Protocol Release – Quarter 4 Release is scheduled for December 11, 2024, and will include…

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Central Registry User Data Dictionary and Edits Metafile

By Lori Havener, CTR | August 18, 2025

The Mid-Level Tactical Group (MLTG) manages the cancer surveillance change control process to ensure an efficient and timely change management process. There are many steps in this process including monitoring the timing of products released. One of the products is the timely release of central registries’ user-defined data dictionaries and registry-specific edits metafiles. Central registries…

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Now Available! CiNA Statistics Update

By Recinda Sherman, PhD, MPH, ODS-C | August 11, 2025

NAACCR is pleased to announce that all CiNA data products have been updated with data from the 2024 Call for Data. CiNA Data Products CiNA*Explorer, our on-line query system, focuses on the most recent five years of data and was updated in June. For a quick overview of how to use the system, please refer…

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NCCR Feature: Highlights of the 2025 NAACCR Annual Conference

By Fernanda Michels | August 11, 2025

The 2025 NAACCR Annual Conference was held in Hartford, CT from June 3-5, 2025. Our theme for this year was, “Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future” as we celebrated the Connecticut Tumor Registry’s 90th anniversary. Two hundred and eighty-eight people attended the conference, and of those, 53 were attending a NAACCR Conference for the first…

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A Practical Guide for Central Registries Updating to a V25B Metafile

By Matthew Mayfield, MS, ODS | August 4, 2025

Abstract The NAACCR V25B metafile brings new standards and logic for cancer data validation. As central registries prepare to implement…

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By Eric Durbin, DrPH, MS | July 28, 2025

Welcome from the incoming NAACCR President, Eric Durbin

By Ashley Knealing | July 28, 2025

Key Informatics Sessions from NAACCR 2025 Annual Conference

By Angela Martin | July 21, 2025

NAACCR Education and Training Upcoming Events

By Stephanie M. Hill, MPH, CTR, NAACCR | July 14, 2025

Now Is the Time to Champion Cancer Registries: Help Spread the Word

By Angela Martin | July 7, 2025

NAACCR Education and Training Upcoming Events

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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.

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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.

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Now Available! CiNA Statistics Update

By Recinda Sherman, PhD, MPH, ODS-C | August 11, 2025

NAACCR is pleased to announce that all CiNA data products have been updated with data from the 2024 Call for…

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By Eric Durbin, DrPH, MS | July 28, 2025

Welcome from the incoming NAACCR President, Eric Durbin

By Stephanie M. Hill, MPH, CTR, NAACCR | July 14, 2025

Now Is the Time to Champion Cancer Registries: Help Spread the Word

By Karen Knight | June 23, 2025

Reflections on the 2025 Annual Conference

By Lori Havener, CTR | May 5, 2025

What’s new for v26?

By Fernanda Michels | April 28, 2025

New NAACCR Pediatric Resources Webpage!

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.

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A Practical Guide for Central Registries Updating to a V25B Metafile

By Matthew Mayfield, MS, ODS | August 4, 2025

Abstract The NAACCR V25B metafile brings new standards and logic for cancer data validation. As central registries prepare to implement…

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By Angela Martin | July 21, 2025

NAACCR Education and Training Upcoming Events

By Lori Havener, CTR | July 7, 2025

Standardization and Registry Development Steering Committee: Modular Records Task Force

By Mona Highsmith, BA | June 16, 2025

2025 NAACCR Board of Directors Election Results

By Jim Hofferkamp, BA, CTR | May 26, 2025

Call for Subject Matter Experts: Help Develop Central Registry Training!

By Wendy Aldinger, RHIA CTR | April 21, 2025

President’s Message