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A cancer registry for the community radiation center
Author(s) -
Rathe John C.,
Elliott Paul F.
Publication year - 1979
Publication title -
cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.052
H-Index - 304
eISSN - 1097-0142
pISSN - 0008-543X
DOI - 10.1002/1097-0142(197901)43:1<198::aid-cncr2820430129>3.0.co;2-3
Subject(s) - cancer registry , medicine , cancer , medical physics , medical emergency
A common problem for cancer treatment centers is maintenance and utilization of the cancer registry. Computerization of the large amount of patient information involved is desirable. Organization and implementation of a patient registry using a PC‐12 treatment planning computer is described. This application is reasonable and effective for community radiation centers, and retains the interactive features that make these dedicated mini‐computers so useful. Details of organizing and running this type of registry are included. Examples of the patient data from a radiation therapy department are given and the possibilities for analysis of the information discussed. An important part of the registry is the one‐line summary of individual cases, termed the “patient status graph,” that condenses patient follow‐up history for quick review. The importance of a pertinent and practical registry for all cancer centers is discussed.