Cancer Registry & Data Collection Terms

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Across
  1. 1. Measure of the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of information
  2. 5. The process of examining data to identify patterns and trends
  3. 8. Coding system used for tumor site and morphology
  4. 11. Professional responsible for cancer data abstraction and reporting
  5. 13. Process used to determine the extent of cancer spread
  6. 15. Summary of a cancer case entered into the registry
  7. 16. Ongoing collection of patient outcome information
  8. 17. Original location where a cancer began
  9. 19. Identification of a disease or condition
  10. 20. Testing performed to detect disease before symptoms appear
  11. 23. Statewide organization responsible for collecting cancer data
  12. 24. Microscopic study of tissue characteristics
  13. 25. Organization responsible for cancer staging manuals
Down
  1. 2. Number of newly diagnosed cases within a population
  2. 3. Organization that develops cancer registry data standards
  3. 4. Individual receiving medical care
  4. 6. Ongoing collection and analysis of health data
  5. 7. Measure of deaths within a population
  6. 9. Medical specialty focused on cancer care
  7. 10. Activities performed to ensure accurate data collection
  8. 12. Process used to identify reportable cancer cases
  9. 14. Abnormal growth of cells
  10. 18. Process used to verify data accuracy and completeness
  11. 21. Accrediting body that sets standards for cancer programs
  12. 22. Term describing a case that must be submitted to the registry