Per FORDS (2016) page 138 “Do Not code surgical procedures which aspirate, biopsy or remove regional lymph nodes in an effort to diagnose and/or stage disease in this data item. Use the data item Scope of Regional Lymph Node Surgery (NAACCR Item #1292) to code these procedures. In our cancer registry software this entails coding the Scope of Regional Lymph Node Surgery field as a surgical…
Working from home is a wonderful privilege that provides many perks and benefits but it can also present challenges that require discipline and motivation. Some of the perks and benefits remote workers may experience are: No Commute: Not having to commute back and forth to an office setting each day which can save on gas, parking fees, other transportation fees and car maintenance expenses. A Flexible…
Mentoring can be defined as simply as: advising someone with less experience. The NCRA provides mentoring services for students working toward their certification in the cancer registry field, newly certified tumor registrars, new department managers, persons looking to complete clinical hours, and anyone who indicates they would like to learn more about the cancer registry in general. The NCRA developed a mentoring committee which exists to…
