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