In this segment of Cancer Registry World, Laurie Kirstein, MD, FACS, a breast surgical oncologist in the Division of Surgical Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and current Chair of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC), discusses her vision and priorities for the CoC. Drawing on the power of cancer registry data, she highlights the essential role Oncology Data Specialists play in advancing cancer care, quality measurement, and program improvement. Tune in to hear how data-driven insights are shaping the future of oncology.

In this segment of Cancer Registry World, Karen Knight, Executive Director of the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR), discusses the organization's vital role in advancing cancer surveillance and shares her perspective on the future of cancer registries, including the technologies needed to support more timely, comprehensive data.

In this segment of Cancer Registry World, we explore the critical need to define and capture cancer recurrence data—and the challenges registries face today. Dr. David Byrd, surgical oncologist and former chair of the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC), shares insights from his work leading a multidisciplinary workgroup to establish meaningful, standardized approaches to recurrence data collection.

In this episode of Cancer Registry World, we're joined by Nadine Walker, ODS, Editor of the Journal of Registry Management and Senior Director of Professional Practice at the National Cancer Registrars Association. Nadine shares her insights on the vital role cancer registries play in advancing research and supporting peer-reviewed publications dedicated to cancer. Tune in for an informative discussion that highlights the impact of registry data on the future of oncology research.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Fernanda Michels, MSc, PhD, ODS-C, Program Manager of Data Quality and Integration at the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR). In this episode, Dr. Michels explains the critical role state cancer registries play in cancer surveillance and why data quality and accuracy matter for meaningful outcomes. Listen now to gain expert insights into the backbone of cancer data collection.

On this episode of Cancer Registry World, we welcome Dr. Charles M. Balch, MD, FACS—an internationally recognized surgical oncologist and melanoma expert. Dr. Balch shares his insights on how cancer registry data plays a pivotal role in advancing clinical trials and evaluating patient outcomes, particularly in melanoma care. Join us for a compelling conversation that highlights the power of registries in shaping evidence-based oncology.

On this month's episode of Cancer Registry World, we welcome our guest Alana Hudson, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor in the Department of Cancer Prevention and Control at West Virginia University School of Medicine. Dr. Hudson shares her perspective as a cancer epidemiologist and highlights the essential role cancer registry data plays in advancing cancer prevention research. Join us for an insightful conversation that underscores the value of registries in improving population health.

On this episode of Cancer Registry World, we shine a spotlight on The Mesothelioma Center in Orlando, Florida—a trusted resource dedicated to supporting patients and families navigating a mesothelioma diagnosis. Joining us are Jose Ortiz, Medical Outreach Liaison, and Karen Selby, Registered Nurse and Board-Certified Patient Advocate, who share how patient education, advocacy, and the power of cancer registry data come together to improve lives.