The Cancer Registry is an integral part of the Commission on Cancer Approved Cancer Program and Cancer Program leadership. All three registrars are certified tumor registrars (CTR) by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA).
What is a Cancer Registrar?
“Cancer Registrars are data management experts who report cancer statistics. Registrars work closely with physicians, administrators, researchers, and health care planners to provide support for cancer program development, ensure compliance of reporting standards, and serve as a valuable resource for cancer information with the ultimate goal of preventing and controlling cancer. The Cancer Registrar is involved in managing and analyzing clinical cancer information for the purpose of education, research, and outcome measurement.”
—National Cancer Registrars Association
The Registrars attend local, regional, state and national educational programs to stay updated on the latest advances in cancer data management, cancer care and the requirements of both the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and the Iowa Surveillance System. Registrars also remain active in their professional associations, including the Iowa Cancer Registrars Association and the National Cancer Registrars Association.
Staff
- Deborah S. Schulte, RHIT, CTR, Director
- Julie A. Risinger, CTR, Health Information Technician III
- Tania M. Viet, CTR, Health Information Technician II
- Marla J. McFall, Follow-Up Specialist
- Lauren A. Brauneis, Clerk I
- Marsha P. Karniski, Volunteer
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