Cancer Registration refers to the ongoing systematic collection, analysis and interpretation of cancer data essential to the planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical and public health services, closely integrated with dissemination of these data to those who need to know.
Help the NCR succeed ALL doctors who have anything to do with cancer ought to report to the NCR. |
It is essential as information obtained can then be applied to treatment, prevention and control of cancer. The NCR was established to integrate the various regional registries and other data sources to achieve a nation-wide cancer registration. An Advisory Committee will oversee the operations of the NCR. This is to ensure the NCR stay focused on its objectives and to assure its continuing relevance and justification. Sources of Cancer Data in Malaysia There are 3 main sources: - Ministry of Health hospital discharge information system
- National Vital Registration System (Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara)
- Individual Doctors who provide diagnostic cancer services or who care for cancer patients and voluntarily report data to the NCR
For the NCR to succeed, ideally ALL doctors who have anything to do with cancer ought to report to the NCR BENEFITS when you participate in the NCR - Doing your bit for your community
- Invitation to all functions organised by the NCR
- Acknowledgement in all publications of the NCR
- Personal copy of all NCR publications FREE of charge
- Free listing in the “directory of Oncology and Pathology services in Malaysia”, an annual publication by the NCR
- Free listing in the NCR’s website
- Free software from the NCR. The software automates reporting, as well as helps to manage your patients and facility.
- Tap into a network of like-minded people from diverse professional disciplines and backgrounds.
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