Improving cancer registry operations and data collection methods
Official title: TASK ORDER 75N91021F00001 FOR SUPPORT SERVICES FOR DEVELOPING AND PROMOTING METHODS AND STANDARDS FOR CANCER REGISTRY OPERATIONS AND SURVEILLANCE DATA
Funded at North American Assn/central Cancer Reg · NIH-10469847 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make cancer registries better at collecting and sharing important cancer information, which will help doctors and researchers understand and treat cancer more effectively, ultimately benefiting patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | North American Assn/central Cancer Reg NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Springfield, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2021 |
| Award (this year) | $1,150,000 |
| NIH project number | 75N91021D00018-0-759102100001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10469847 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include cancer patients and survivors whose data will be collected and analyzed for better treatment strategies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-malignant conditions or those not involved in cancer care may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the effectiveness of cancer registries by supporting the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries. It focuses on strengthening the capacity to collect and analyze cancer data, ensuring the quality and comparability of this data, and improving registry operations. By developing better methods and standards, the project seeks to make cancer surveillance more responsive to the needs of healthcare providers and researchers. Patients can benefit from improved data collection that leads to better understanding and treatment of cancer.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate cancer data, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives in cancer data collection and registry improvements have shown success in enhancing cancer surveillance and patient outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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North American Assn/central Cancer Reg
Springfield, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kohler, Betsy — North American Assn/central Cancer Reg
- Study coordinator: Kohler, Betsy
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.