The Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cancer Data Registry

Information Needed For the Registry

The cancer registry uses strict definitions to ensure accuracy and consistency in data collection. The same information is gathered for each individual case.

• Demographic information: age, sex, race, ethnicity, birthplace and place of residence
  
  
• Medical history: physical findings, date of original diagnosis, details of any prior treatment
  
  
• Diagnostic findings: dates and results of diagnostic procedures or techniques used to diagnose cancer
  
  
• Diagnosis: primary site, cell type and stage of disease
  
  
• Cancer therapy: surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, hormones, immunotherapy and clinical trials
  
  
• Follow-up: post-treatment therapy, recurrence, quality and length of survival, cause of death

For more information about the cancer registry and the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital and Newport Hospital, please call (toll free) 1-866-401-0002.

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