National Childhood Cancer Registry Summer Feature

By Fernanda Michels | July 27, 2026

The NCCR Summer Feature shares the highlights from the National Childhood Cancer Registry (NCCR) session held at the 2026 NAACCR Annual Conference. This edition also features funding opportunities, new data source included in the NCCR Data Platform upcoming CCDI symposium, and the 2026 NCI Data Jamboree. Highlights of the 2026 NAACCR Annual Conference The 2026…

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

By Ashley Harvieux | July 20, 2026

The Modular Records Task Force was initiated in August 2025 to support the NAACCR Board’s Strategic Plan on the strategic initiative for Innovative Approaches to Data Collection (Minimal Datasets and Partial Records): Improving timeliness through innovative approaches to data collection. The purpose of the task force was to define a new “modular” approach to cancer…

NAACCR Education and Training Upcoming Events

By Angela Martin | July 13, 2026

NAACCR ODS Exam Prep and Review The Fall 2026 Session of the NAACCR ODS Exam Prep and Review webinar series is tentatively scheduled to begin on November 1, 2026. Registration for the series will start July 22, 2026. The series is $260 per participant. For more information go to https://education.naaccr.org/CTR. Contact Angela Martin, if you…

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…

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

By Fernanda Michels | August 3, 2026

Central Cancer Registries continuously strive to improve data quality while ensuring that data are fit for research, surveillance, and cancer control activities. One promising approach is the use of Median/Multiple Outlier Testing (MMOT), a benchmarking method developed by Dr. Huann-Sheng Chen of the National Cancer Institute’s Surveillance Research Program. MMOT helps identify unusual patterns in…

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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.

OUR VISION

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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.