Where can I find information about cancer?
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Where can I find information about cancer?
Seven cancer information sites you can trust
- National Cancer Institute (NCI) The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
- MedlinePlus.
- American Cancer Society (ACS)
- ClinicalTrials.gov.
- Cancer.net.
- Triage Cancer.
Is there a cancer database?
CDC’s National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR) funds state and territorial cancer registries to collect cancer data to measure progress, drive action, prevent cancers, and improve treatment for all people.
Is there a registry for cancer patients?
What is the National cancer database?
The National Cancer Database (NCDB), a joint program of the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons and the American Cancer Society, is a nationwide oncology outcomes database for more than 1,500 Commission-accredited cancer programs in the United States and Puerto Rico.
What is the easiest cancer to beat?
Skin cancers are extremely common but easy to surgically remove….Which Cancers are Most Survivable and Why?
| Cancer Type | Median age at diagnosis | 5-year relative survival |
|---|---|---|
| Prostate | 66 | 99% |
| Thyroid | 50 | 98% |
| Testis | 33 | 95% |
| Melanoma of the skin | 63 | 92% |
What cancer is known as the silent killer?
Ovarian cancer has been termed the silent killer because its presenting symptoms are often mistaken for other benign conditions, particularly the ones that affect the gastrointestinal system, or simply changes in a woman’s body as she ages.
How do I access Ncdb?
NCDB PUFs are only available through an application process to investigators associated with CoC-accredited cancer programs. The Request for Applications is open year round, and PUFs are referred to by their most recent year of diagnosis included in the data file.
What is population cancer registry?
Population-based cancer registries (PBCRs) are a core component of cancer control strategy. A PBCR systematically collects information from multiple sources on all reportable neoplasms occurring in a geographically defined population.
