National Program of Cancer Registries. Version 1.0. Program Manual

摘要

Population-based cancer registries collect data on all cancer cases in a defined population. This includes data on the occurrence of cancer, primary site, histology, stage at diagnosis, first course of treatment, and vital status. Cancer dataare reported to population-based cancer registries from a variety of medical facilities, including hospitals, physicians offices, radiation facilities, freestanding surgical centers, and pathology laboratories. Originally, population-based cancer registries were primarily used to describe cancer patterns and trends. More recently, the role of registries has expanded to include the planning and evaluation of cancer control activities. Currently, information derived from cancer registries is critical for directing effective cancer prevention and control programs towards specific geographic areas or populations. These programs focus on preventing behaviors that increase risk for developing cancer (e.g., smoking) and on reducing environmental risk factors.