Cancer Registry World

A Conversation with Michael J. Ferguson, MD, Division Chief of Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation at the University of Louisville School of Medicine

In this episode of Cancer Registry World, we are joined by Michael J. Ferguson, MD, Division Chief of Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, and Chief of the Norton Children's Cancer Institute in Louisville. Dr. Ferguson shares his perspective on the critical role of pediatric cancer registries, particularly their impact on the development and success of clinical trials in pediatric oncology. We hope you enjoy this important conversation.

A Conversation with Laurie Kirstein, MD FACS, Surgical Oncologist, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; Chair, American College of Surgeons CoC

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.

A Conversation with Karen Knight, Executive Director of the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR)

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.

A Conversation with David R. Byrd MD, FACS, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington

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.

A Conversation with Nadine Walker, ODS, Editor, Journal of Registry Management & Senior Director of Professional Practice, NCRA

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.