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Describe the history and functions of a cancer registry. (I)
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State the value of a cancer registry to the patient, hospital,
physician, and community. (I)
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Identify the components of and positions found in a cancer registry.
(II)
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Explain the importance of confidentiality and data security within a
cancer registry. (III)
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Describe legislative and reporting rules for Arizona. (III)
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Identify the standard-setting organizations and describe how they
impact a cancer registry. (IV)
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Identify case ascertainment methods for hospital and central cancer
registries. (V)
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Describe the types of data collected in a cancer registry and the
reason for collecting each type. (VI)
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Describe each component of the case abstract. (VII)
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Perform the functions of a cancer registrar, including identifying
reportable cases and conducting case ascertainment; accessioning and
sequencing multiple primaries; completing a case abstract, including
documentation of required text and codes; determining primary site,
histology, and extent of disease (stage) at diagnosis; identifying
types of cancer- directed treatment; differentiating between first and
subsequent treatment; and completing case follow-up using appropriate
methods. (VII, VIII)
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Explain quality control methods used within a cancer registry. (IX)
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Describe uses of cancer registry data. (X)
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Describe the process of completing a cancer registry data request. (X)
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Present cancer data in narrative and graphic formats. (X)
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