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Francesco Giusti1,2, Carmen Martos1,3, Raquel N Carvalho1
1European Commission, Directorate General Joint Research Centre, Ispra, VA, Italy.
Frontiers in Oncology
|August 9, 2024
Summary
European cancer registries are improving data quality and harmonization through collaboration. This research topic shares experiences to address future challenges in cancer epidemiology.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- European population-based cancer registries (PBCRs) are crucial for cancer surveillance.
- Data quality and harmonization are essential for accurate epidemiological studies.
- Collaboration between the European Network of Cancer Registries (ENCR) and the Directorate-General Joint Research Centre (JRC) is ongoing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight recent activities in data quality and harmonization among European PBCRs.
- To summarize experiences shared in the Frontiers in Oncology Research Topic.
- To provide insights for future challenges and opportunities in cancer epidemiology.
Main Methods:
- Review of activities within the ENCR-JRC collaboration.
- Synthesis of research findings presented in a dedicated Research Topic.
- Discussion of specific examples of data quality and harmonization efforts.
Main Results:
- Ongoing efforts in improving data quality and harmonization across European PBCRs.
- Successful collaboration between ENCR and JRC.
- Valuable experiences shared by European researchers.
Conclusions:
- The shared experiences are beneficial for PBCRs facing future epidemiological challenges.
- Continued focus on data quality and harmonization is vital for cancer research.
- The collaborative framework supports advancements in European cancer epidemiology.
