NSW Central Cancer Registry

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The NSW Central Cancer Registry maintains records of people with cancer and reports on the impact of cancer in the community.

The Registry commenced operation in 1972 and operates under the Public Health Act 1991. The Registry is operated by the Cancer Institute NSW on behalf of NSW Health.

The principal objective of the NSW Central Cancer Registry is to contribute to the prevention, control and treatment of cancer in the population by the supply of timely and accurate data based on the incidence and outcomes of cancer in NSW.

The specific aims of the NSW Central Cancer Registry are to:

  • maintain a cancer database of high quality and accessibility
  • produce regular reports on cancer incidence, prevalence, mortality and survival
  • utilise and make data available for epidemiological and clinical research
  • utilise and make data available to inform and evaluate prevention and early detection strategies
  • make data available for use by government, health service providers, medical researchers and the general community.
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