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Central cancer registries: stay one step ahead! NAACCR edit metafile testers have an opportunity to assess the impact and provide suggestions for improvements before the edits metafiles are finalized. buff.ly/Ibabk5C

According to #CiNAdata, 53,000+ people in North America are diagnosed each year with #headandneckcancer, and men are at highest risk. These cancers are often treatable if caught early, and most are preventable. Explore more data on #headandneckcancer at bit.ly/3KQviWX.

Don’t miss the NAACCR 2026 Virtual Conference 🧭 Theme: True North: Aligning Data, Discovery, and Impact 📅 June 23–25, 2026 🔗 Register: buff.ly/LfgaSPz #CancerRegistry #NAACCR2026

NAACCR’s Executive Director Karen Knight was interviewed by Dr. Fred Greene on the latest episode of Cancer Registry World podcast. She discusses NAACCR’s role in advancing cancer surveillance and her thoughts for the future. buff.ly/wQd6m0f

Join us June 23–25, 2026 for the #NAACCR2026 Virtual Conference! Learn from experts in cancer surveillance—all online. 👉 Register now: buff.ly/RjMvKCO

February 28, 2026 is #RareDiseaseDay! A rare cancer is a cancer site with a crude incidence rate of < 6 cases per 100,000. Individual rare cancer sites may be uncommon, but, when aggregated, they account for one fifth of all cancers. #CiNAdata #cancerresearch

Registration is OPEN for the NAACCR 2026 Virtual Conference! 🗓️ June 23–25, 2026 🎯 True North: Aligning Data, Discovery, and Impact 💻 Virtual 🔗 buff.ly/rdltKWN #NAACCR2026 #CancerSurveillance

While heart attacks are a serious risk, people can also get heart cancer. These cancers are rare, so researchers require large, population-based datasets like CiNA to effectively study these cancers at the national-level. #cancerresearch #CiNAdata

As an international organization representing North America, NAACCR is committed to reducing the impact of cancer worldwide. Learn more about NAACCR's work with the global community at buff.ly/1P1pjFA. #WorldCancerDay @worldcancerday

February is Cancer Prevention Awareness Month. Many cancers are linked to lifestyle health behaviors including alcohol and tobacco use, diet, physical activity and obesity. There is no sure way to prevent cancer but everyone can reduce their risk with healthy behaviors. #CiNAdata

Cancer registries are stewards of registry data and work to ensure that the data they collect and curate are used in accordance with high ethical standards. Learn more here: buff.ly/xxEr7Ej #CiNAdata #NAACCR #dataprivacy

Older women may not realize they're at risk of developing cervical cancer as they age. More than 20% of cervical cancers are found in women over 65. This #CervicalCancerAwareness Month, talk to your provider about how to #GetScreened & explore #CiNAdata at bit.ly/3KQviWX

Cancer registries don’t just collect data—they drive action. Their data fuels powerful public health interventions that save lives and reduce disparities. 👉 Data saves lives. Support cancer registries. #CancerPrevention #CancerSurveillance #CancerRegistries #cancercounts

Dr. Fernanda Michels shares NAACCR pediatric cancer initiatives on Dr. Greene's Cancer Registry World podcast: buff.ly/46beZki

Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a rare cancer that can occur in HIV/AIDS patients because it is associated with a depressed immune system. Patient outcomes depend on effective clinical management of HIV. Learn more about KS statistics: at bit.ly/45ZCCLA #CiNAdata #WorldAIDSMonth

Prior to official publication of the Central Cancer Registry Reporting HL7 FHIR Implementation Guide, the cancer registry community will have a chance to weigh in during a public comment period. Are YOU ready? buff.ly/LE3OLvr

NAACCR invites you to submit your Abstract for Oral or Poster Presentation at the NAACCR 2026 Virtual Conference on June 23-25, 2026. Deadline for submissions is January 15, 2026. buff.ly/VdDfI2l

Big News in Cancer Data! NAACCR is launching Privacy-Preserving Record Linkage (PPRL) for the Virtual Pooled Registry in January. This lets registries securely link data without sharing personal identifiers-boosting privacy, accuracy, and collaboration. buff.ly/VaD5xwJ

In December, central cancer registries in US & Canada submit data to the annual NAACCR Call for Data. Our member registries work tirelessly throughout the year to ensure the data submissions meet NAACCR Certification Standards to support cancer statistics & research. #CiNAdata

Not all kids have the same access to cancer clinical trials. A new study using NCCR data highlights key enrollment disparities. Let’s work toward trial access that reaches every child. ✨ #PediatricCancer #ChildhoodCancer buff.ly/OTdrzdl