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Emerging roles for cancer registries in cancer control
The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine
|September 1, 1986
Abstract:
Cancer registries are a vital part of the national cancer effort to cut United States cancer mortality rates in half by the year 2000. Registries provide the data to focus programs and monitor progress. Success in meeting the year 2000 goal will require aggressive attention to the opportunities for prevention, early detection, treatment, and applied cancer control research, all of which complement the current emphasis on basic research.
Insights
Cancer registries are crucial for reducing US cancer mortality. Data from these registries guide cancer control programs, focusing on prevention, early detection, and treatment to meet national goals.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Cancer registries are essential components of national cancer control initiatives.
- These registries provide critical data for program development and progress monitoring.
- Achieving national goals for reducing cancer mortality requires comprehensive strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of cancer registries in the national effort to reduce cancer mortality.
- To emphasize the role of registries in focusing cancer control programs and monitoring progress.
- To underscore the need for attention to prevention, early detection, treatment, and research.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing data from national cancer registries.
- Analyzing registry data to identify areas for program focus.
- Monitoring progress towards established cancer mortality reduction goals.
Main Results:
- Cancer registries are vital for national cancer control efforts.
- Registry data enables focused programming and progress tracking.
- Success is linked to comprehensive strategies including prevention, early detection, and treatment.
Conclusions:
- Cancer registries are indispensable for achieving reductions in cancer mortality.
- Effective cancer control relies on data-driven programs and research.
- A multifaceted approach is necessary to meet national cancer reduction targets.