NSWOG Colorectal Minimum Data Set Extension v1.0

29 Aug 2007
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Population-based cancer registries in each Australian state and jurisdiction provide comprehensive information on cancer incidence. By matching, verifying and registering each case, incidence of each cancer type can be mapped by area of residence, age, sex and country of birth.

Death notifications (and cause of death) are also matched and provide the definitive mortality and survival rates for cancer in NSW.

To enhance this epidemiological information, clinical cancer registries are designed to add the dimensions of stage, treatment and quality of care, allowing analyses of patterns of cancer care against best-practice guidelines. The Institute is funding Area-based clinical cancer registries in six Area Health Services.

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