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I have been out of the work force for a long time and needed to update my skills and education. So, I had been considering Medical Billing and Coding. But, it was so hard to find an online school that accepted financial aid. So, I happened to find a career called Cancer Registrar. I also, found some accredited colleges that offers the training online and accepts financial aid too. So, I am posting this information to do your own research into this career. So, far I have found that it is a fast growing lucrative career. The training can be a 2 year degree program or a 12 month certificate and you have test for certification. Also, all the training is online except for what is called your clinical or practicum. I have a 2 year nursing degree, so I am opting for a 12 month certificate program. Note: You do not have to be a nurse to get this training it is for anyone. They have traditional jobs and remote jobs too when you graduate and pass your certification. I pray this helps someone. Pass it along!
Here is the link for all the training school from the National Cancer Registrars Association
NCRA-Accredited Associate Degree Programs
Davidson County Community College
Rochester Community and Technical College
Rowan College at Burlington County
San Jacinto College
Santa Barbara City College
Scott Community College
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
NCRA-Accredited Certificate Programs
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Cuyahoga Community College (Does accept online Financial Aid for Cancer Registrar)
Ferris State University (Does not accept online Financial Aid for Cancer Registrar)
Greenville Technical College
Rochester Community and Technical College
Rowan College at Burlington County
San Jacinto College North
Santa Barbara City College
Scott Community College
what is a cancer registry?
A cancer registry is an information system designed for the collection, management, and analysis of data on persons with the diagnosis of a malignant or neoplastic disease (cancer). Cancer registries are classified into three types:
Hospital registries maintain data on all patients diagnosed and/or treated for cancer at their facility. Healthcare facilities report cancer cases to the central or state cancer registry as required by law.
Central registries are population-based registries that maintain data on all cancer patients within certain geographical areas.
Special purpose registries maintain data on a particular type of cancer, such as brain tumors.
Why maintain a cancer registry?
Maintaining a cancer registry ensures that health officials have accurate and timely information, while ensuring the availability of data for treatment, research, and educational purposes:
Local, state, and national cancer agencies use registry data to make important public health decisions that maximize the effectiveness of limited public health funds, such as the placement of screening programs.
Cancer registries are valuable research tools for those interested in the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
Fundamental research on the epidemiology of cancer is initiated using the accumulated data.
Lifetime follow-up is an important aspect of the cancer registry. Current patient follow-up serves as a reminder to physicians and patients to schedule regular clinical examinations and provides accurate survival information.
What information is maintained in the cancer registry?
Cancer registries maintain a wide range of demographic and medical information:
Demographic information: age, gender, race/ethnicity, birthplace, and residence.
Medical history: physical findings, screening information, occupation, and any history of a previous cancer.
Diagnostic findings: tests, dates, and results of procedures used to diagnose cancer.
Cancer information: primary site, cell type, and extent of disease.
Cancer treatment: surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone, or immunotherapy.
Follow-up: annual information about treatment, recurrence, and patient status.
A Case Study: The Role of the Cancer Registrar in the Flow of Cancer Information has been prepared to help you better understand how the data is collected.
How is cancer registry data used?
Healthcare providers, public health officials, and researchers use the data to:
Calculate cancer incidence
Evaluate efficacy of treatment modalities
Determine survival rates
Develop targeted educational and screening programs
Conduct research on the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer
How do cancer registries ensure confidentiality?
Confidentiality of patient identifying information and related medical data is strictly maintained at each cancer registry. Aggregate data are analyzed and published without any patient identifiers.
Cancer Registry Timeline
1926: First hospital registry at Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT.
1935: First central cancer registry established in Connecticut.
1956: American College of Surgeons requires a cancer registry for approved cancer programs.
1971: National Cancer Act budgets monies to the National Cancer Institute for research, detection and treatment of cancer.
1973: Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program of NCI establishes the first national Cancer Registry.
1983: NCRA’s Council of Certification establishes the Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR®) credential.
1992: Congress establishes a National Program of Cancer Registries (Public Law 102-515).
1993: State laws make cancer a reportable diseases
Cancer registrars are data information specialists that capture a complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status for every cancer patient in the U.S. The data provides essential information to researchers, healthcare providers, and public health officials to better monitor and advance cancer treatments, conduct research, and improve cancer prevention and screening programs. Learn more about how to become a cancer registrar and how cancer registry data is used to improve public health.
Here is the link for all the training school from the National Cancer Registrars Association
NCRA-Accredited Associate Degree Programs
Davidson County Community College
Rochester Community and Technical College
Rowan College at Burlington County
San Jacinto College
Santa Barbara City College
Scott Community College
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
NCRA-Accredited Certificate Programs
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Cuyahoga Community College (Does accept online Financial Aid for Cancer Registrar)
Ferris State University (Does not accept online Financial Aid for Cancer Registrar)
Greenville Technical College
Rochester Community and Technical College
Rowan College at Burlington County
San Jacinto College North
Santa Barbara City College
Scott Community College
what is a cancer registry?
A cancer registry is an information system designed for the collection, management, and analysis of data on persons with the diagnosis of a malignant or neoplastic disease (cancer). Cancer registries are classified into three types:
Hospital registries maintain data on all patients diagnosed and/or treated for cancer at their facility. Healthcare facilities report cancer cases to the central or state cancer registry as required by law.
Central registries are population-based registries that maintain data on all cancer patients within certain geographical areas.
Special purpose registries maintain data on a particular type of cancer, such as brain tumors.
Why maintain a cancer registry?
Maintaining a cancer registry ensures that health officials have accurate and timely information, while ensuring the availability of data for treatment, research, and educational purposes:
Local, state, and national cancer agencies use registry data to make important public health decisions that maximize the effectiveness of limited public health funds, such as the placement of screening programs.
Cancer registries are valuable research tools for those interested in the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
Fundamental research on the epidemiology of cancer is initiated using the accumulated data.
Lifetime follow-up is an important aspect of the cancer registry. Current patient follow-up serves as a reminder to physicians and patients to schedule regular clinical examinations and provides accurate survival information.
What information is maintained in the cancer registry?
Cancer registries maintain a wide range of demographic and medical information:
Demographic information: age, gender, race/ethnicity, birthplace, and residence.
Medical history: physical findings, screening information, occupation, and any history of a previous cancer.
Diagnostic findings: tests, dates, and results of procedures used to diagnose cancer.
Cancer information: primary site, cell type, and extent of disease.
Cancer treatment: surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone, or immunotherapy.
Follow-up: annual information about treatment, recurrence, and patient status.
A Case Study: The Role of the Cancer Registrar in the Flow of Cancer Information has been prepared to help you better understand how the data is collected.
How is cancer registry data used?
Healthcare providers, public health officials, and researchers use the data to:
Calculate cancer incidence
Evaluate efficacy of treatment modalities
Determine survival rates
Develop targeted educational and screening programs
Conduct research on the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer
How do cancer registries ensure confidentiality?
Confidentiality of patient identifying information and related medical data is strictly maintained at each cancer registry. Aggregate data are analyzed and published without any patient identifiers.
Cancer Registry Timeline
1926: First hospital registry at Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT.
1935: First central cancer registry established in Connecticut.
1956: American College of Surgeons requires a cancer registry for approved cancer programs.
1971: National Cancer Act budgets monies to the National Cancer Institute for research, detection and treatment of cancer.
1973: Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program of NCI establishes the first national Cancer Registry.
1983: NCRA’s Council of Certification establishes the Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR®) credential.
1992: Congress establishes a National Program of Cancer Registries (Public Law 102-515).
1993: State laws make cancer a reportable diseases
Cancer registrars are data information specialists that capture a complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status for every cancer patient in the U.S. The data provides essential information to researchers, healthcare providers, and public health officials to better monitor and advance cancer treatments, conduct research, and improve cancer prevention and screening programs. Learn more about how to become a cancer registrar and how cancer registry data is used to improve public health.