This report contains cancer incidence and mortality data for the entire state of Tennessee from 2008 through 2012, with some comparisons to national rates. Data collected by the Tennessee Cancer Registry (TCR) as well as cancer registries nationwide made the creation of this report possible. The report published by TCR is meant to serve as a reference for researchers and the general public. For additional information and publications from the TCR, we encourage you to visit our website at . The Tennessee Cancer Registry, was established in 1983 by the Department of Health, is legislatively mandated to collect information on all reportable cancer diagnoses in Tennessee, including non-residents diagnosed and/or treated in Tennessee. CDC funding for the TCR began in 1997 and the first diagnosis year for which cancer cases were reportable to CDC was 1999. The TCR is currently a gold-certified registry, the highest level of certification by the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries. The TCR has met national standards of data completeness and quality since the 2004 diagnosis year. It should be noted that data collected during the 2004 diagnosis year was less than 95% complete, the level needed to attain gold-certified status, whereas 2005-2012 data exceeded the 95% completeness threshold level. In collaboration with local health care facilities and cancer registrars, TCR staff members identify incidence cases of cancer through routine, systematic review of pathology reports, medical records, radiation therapy records, hospital discharge lists, and state vital records. Information regarding patient characteristics, cancer diagnosis, and first-course treatment is ascertained primarily from specific statements in the medical record and other sources such as death certificates and physician reports. The cancer data in this report is dynamic and it is possible that even after the standard reporting delay, a few cases may be reported, which may have a minor impact on the most recent year of diagnosis. To collect accurate information on cancer cases diagnosed and/or treated in Tennessee annually. To increase awareness of cancer in Tennessee. To promote and assist hospital cancer registries in each facility with coding of cancer abstracts. To provide information to the public regarding cancer incidence and mortality in Tennessee. To serve as a data repository for those requesting information on cancer, its effects, treatment, risk factors, and prevention. To support epidemiological research into the cause, distribution, prevention, and treatment of cancer.
This report contains cancer incidence and mortality data for the entire state of Tennessee from 2008 through 2012, with some comparisons to national rates. Data collected by the Tennessee Cancer Registry (TCR) as well as cancer registries nationwide made the creation of this report possible. The report published by TCR is meant to serve as a reference for researchers and the general public. For additional information and publications from the TCR, we encourage you to visit our website at . The Tennessee Cancer Registry, was established in 1983 by the Department of Health, is legislatively mandated to collect information on all reportable cancer diagnoses in Tennessee, including non-residents diagnosed and/or treated in Tennessee. CDC funding for the TCR began in 1997 and the first diagnosis year for which cancer cases were reportable to CDC was 1999. The TCR is currently a gold-certified registry, the highest level of certification by the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries. The TCR has met national standards of data completeness and quality since the 2004 diagnosis year. It should be noted that data collected during the 2004 diagnosis year was less than 95% complete, the level needed to attain gold-certified status, whereas 2005-2012 data exceeded the 95% completeness threshold level. In collaboration with local health care facilities and cancer registrars, TCR staff members identify incidence cases of cancer through routine, systematic review of pathology reports, medical records, radiation therapy records, hospital discharge lists, and state vital records. Information regarding patient characteristics, cancer diagnosis, and first-course treatment is ascertained primarily from specific statements in the medical record and other sources such as death certificates and physician reports. The cancer data in this report is dynamic and it is possible that even after the standard reporting delay, a few cases may be reported, which may have a minor impact on the most recent year of diagnosis. To collect accurate information on cancer cases diagnosed and/or treated in Tennessee annually. To increase awareness of cancer in Tennessee. To promote and assist hospital cancer registries in each facility with coding of cancer abstracts. To provide information to the public regarding cancer incidence and mortality in Tennessee. To serve as a data repository for those requesting information on cancer, its effects, treatment, risk factors, and prevention. To support epidemiological research into the cause, distribution, prevention, and treatment of cancer.
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