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04/08/2026

Behind the scenes of better cancer data🔍: metafile testing helps registries review edits early, flag problems⚠️, and prepare for submissions before changes go live✅. Stronger testing = stronger data quality.

Testing new metafiles is a great opportunity for central registries to participate in the edit process. For standard metafiles, you get to review new edits, find concept and logic errors, comment on their usefulness and impact they might have on your data, and perhaps even suggest other likely edits...

04/07/2026

April is National Cancer Control Month. The best way to defeat cancer is to get screened early, based on recommendations set forth by USPSTF. Data on cancer survival can be found at: https://bit.ly/45ZCCLA

04/06/2026

It’s National Public Health Week!🎉
Behind every data point, prevention effort, and health policy is a team working to improve lives every day. The 2026 theme, Ready. Set. Action! challenges all of us to take steps- big or small-toward healthier communities. Let’s keep moving forward, together💙

04/06/2026

🎸✨ It’s National Cancer Registrars Week — and we’re celebrating our Registry Rockstars! ✨🎸
Behind every cancer statistic is a story, and behind every story is a dedicated cancer registrar ensuring data is accurate, complete, and impactful. 💙
Our registrars are the backbone of cancer research, treatment advancements, and patient care improvements. Their work may happen behind the scenes, but its impact is center stage. 🌟
Join us in thanking these incredible professionals who turn data into lifesaving knowledge every single day.

04/02/2026

Central cancer registries: stay one step ahead! NAACCR edit metafile testers have an opportunity to assess the impact and provide suggestions for improvements before the edits metafiles are finalized.

Testing new metafiles is a great opportunity for central registries to participate in the edit process. For standard metafiles, you get to review new edits, find concept and logic errors, comment on their usefulness and impact they might have on your data, and perhaps even suggest other likely edits...

04/01/2026

According to , 53,000+ people in North America are diagnosed each year with , and men are at highest risk. DYK the signs and symptoms? They commonly include persistent sore throat, a mouth sore or red/white patch that doesn't heal, a lump in the neck, voice changes, or difficulty swallowing. You can reduce your risk by avoiding to***co, limiting alcohol, and getting the HPV vaccine. These cancers are often treatable if caught early, and most are preventable. Explore more data on at https://bit.ly/3KQviWX.

03/23/2026

🎯 Looking to stay current in cancer surveillance?
The NAACCR 2026 Virtual Conference is now open for registration!
With the theme True North: Aligning Data, Discovery, and Impact, this virtual conference brings together professionals from across the field to learn, connect, and grow.
👉 Register today:

This registration is for one person to view the NAACCR 2026 Virtual Conference content live during presentation on June 23, 24, and 25. Recordings will also be posted and available to the registered participant for viewing after the virtual conference. Contact the NAACCR office for a registration li...

03/16/2026

NAACCR’s Executive Director Karen Knight was interviewed by Dr. Fred Greene on the latest episode of Cancer Registry World podcast. She discusses NAACCR’s role in advancing cancer surveillance and her thoughts for the future. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0aL9SqQjnyAB6objbfiOZT?si=90c3077abd2f4c84

Cancer Registry World™ · Episode

03/11/2026

We’re excited to welcome you to the NAACCR 2026 Virtual Conference, happening June 23–25, 2026!
This year’s virtual program features engaging plenary sessions and educational content focused on advancing cancer registry science and public health impact.
🖥️ Attend virtually
📅 Mark your calendar
🔗 Register now:

Join us for the NAACCR 2026 virtual conference June 23-25, 2026, hosted by the Manitoba Cancer Registry, CancerCare Manitoba! While it is unfortunate that we won’t be gathering

02/28/2026

February 28, 2026 is ! A rare cancer is a cancer site with a crude incidence rate of < 6 cases per 100,000. Individual rare cancer sites may be uncommon, but, when aggregated, they account for one fifth of all cancers. National-level cancer registries like CiNA play a critical role in the study of these unique cancers. Researchers can request the Rare Cancer Recode to aid in analysis. https://bit.ly/4oFcL2H