Regional Cancer Registries: An Option for Resource Limited Settings
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The US Associated Pacific Island Nations (USAPIN) are developing cancer data and surveillance infrastructure as a component of their comprehensive cancer control plans. Various cancer registry systems were assessed for adaptability, sustainability, and technical feasibility in resource limited, relatively small island populations. Many jurisdictions lack systematic cancer data collection or coding, standardized medical record procedures, and policies relating to data collection. The medical infrastructure to appropriately diagnose, stage and treat cancer is also limited. The USAPIN are working towards developing a more robust cancer data collection infrastructure and to utilize a web-based regional registry that allows for local ownership of data, fosters local capacity building, and accommodates modifications to meet local needs.
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