Certified Tumor Registrars (affectionately known as CTR’s) are known for their specific education, training and subsequent credentialed skills in the collection of cancer data. The CTR is essential in the capture of health history, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up in the advancement of cancer care in the United States. Whether the data is utilized for cancer research, public health or prevention and screening programs, it simply…
Remote Meeting Etiquette
As funny as this YouTube is to view, it happens all too often! Here are our tips for a successful remote meeting. Research online meeting applications and determine the best system for the location, uses, and number of participants Participants test log in or call in process prior to the meeting Log in several minutes prior to start time Web cam users: position your computer so…
The Role of the Cancer Liaison Physician (CLP) in Cancer Quality Improvement Program (CQIP) Data Reporting
Cancer Liaison Physicians (CLP’s) are the link between the cancer committee and the cancer data. Part of their role and responsibility is to evaluate, interpret and present the cancer program’s performance using the National Cancer Data Base (NCDB) data at least 4 times each year. Utilizing tools and resources such as the Cancer Quality Improvement Program (CQIP) provided by NCDB this enables programs to review their…
Consultant Q&A
Q: A patient presents with blood in their stool, underwent colonoscopy positive for cancer and was taken to the OR for sigmoidectomy as definitive treatment. There was not an impending bowel obstruction and the resection was definitive treatment. A week after surgery the patient had a PET scan and MRI which both demonstrated liver mets. The patient was started on chemotherapy. Since clinical stage stops at…