Improving cancer registry operations and data quality for better cancer surveillance.
TASK ORDER 75N91021F00001 FOR SUPPORT SERVICES FOR DEVELOPING AND PROMOTING METHODS AND STANDARDS FOR CANCER REGISTRY OPERATIONS AND SURVEILLANCE DATA
This study is working to make cancer registries better at collecting and sharing important cancer information, which can help improve care and outcomes for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | North American Assn/central Cancer Reg NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Springfield, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11126500 on NIH RePORTER |
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 that the information is timely, complete, and accurate. The project also seeks to improve the efficiency of registry operations by promoting established standards and fostering collaboration among various cancer registry professionals. Patients can benefit from improved cancer data collection and analysis, which can lead to better cancer care and outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include cancer patients and survivors whose data is collected and analyzed through cancer registries.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to cancer or those not represented in cancer registries may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate cancer data, ultimately improving patient care and treatment outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in improving cancer registry operations and data quality, indicating that this approach is both tested and promising.
Where this research is happening
Springfield, United States
- 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
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 below.