ISSN:
1573-7217
Keywords:
cancer control
;
cancer epidemiology
;
cancer registries
;
medical records
;
surveillance
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary To support a study of genetic risk factors for breast cancer, the North Carolina Central Cancer Registry has implemented a rapid reporting procedure for hospitals in the study area. This system permits the identification of newly diagnosed breast cancer cases within a very short time period (less than one month). The procedures are straightforward, cost-effective, and greatly benefit the objectives of tissue collection and interviews with the cases. This article describes the rapid reporting procedures and their potential impact for population-based research. For the objective of making generalizable risk statements, the necessity of population-based research is stressed; participation with central cancer registries is endorsed for this and other molecular epidemiologic applications.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00694746
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