Windowed Interface for Statistical Analysis of Registry Data (WISARD): A SAS/AF® Information System using Distributed Processing
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This paper describes an information system currently under development at the Ontario Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation (OCTRF) for analysis of data contained in the Ontario Cancer Registry (OCR). The OCR is a computerized database containing information on all diagnoses of cancer reported in residents of the province of Ontario, Canada since 1964 and information on deaths as a result of cancer since 1950. Cancer registries are an effective tool for control of cancer. Cancer registry data has been used to identify genetic, lifestyle, occupational, environmental and other risk factors for cancer; for survival analysis; evaluation of intervention programs such as breast screening programs; as the basis for cancer surveillance, which involves monitoring incidence and mortality trends over time and by geographic area; and as input to project future cancer burden which is useful for program development and for planning health facilities for specialized cancer care.
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