In this month’s CTR Coding Break we will discuss the SEER Inquiry System and the Ask A Registrar feature within this system. There are instructions created by SEER on their site that can be followed to search and ask a question, however; we will be simplifying the processes of navigation and question submission in easy-to-follow instructions with tips to make it an easy process. We will…
Registry Partners recently had the honor of attending the American College of Surgeons (ACS) 2021 Virtual Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) Annual Conference. Held Nov. 15 – Nov. 17, over 2000 trauma medical directors, program managers, coordinators, PI clinicians, and registrars came together virtually in a live format to present upcoming ACS trauma changes, research, challenges, and solutions. The conference website was easy to navigate and…
As her family eventually grew to five children, Jessica Perry, a critical care RN in the ICU, decided to step back from her career to be with them; however, she always planned to return to the field. With a bachelor’s degree in Nursing and years of medical experience, she decided to pursue a Certified Tumor Registrar certification. “I actually found out about the field when I…
November 19, 2021, is International Men’s Day is a day to celebrate and recognize the men in our lives. This is a great opportunity to talk about a really important topic – cancers that affect men (and women!). According to the American Cancer Society, some of the cancers that often affect men are prostate, lung, and colorectal cancer. Knowing about these cancers and ways to prevent…
