NCRA and Our Work

The National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) is a non-profit organization that represents over 7,000 cancer registry professionals and administers the Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) credential. Cancer registrars are data information specialists who capture a complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status for every cancer patient in the U.S. The data provides essential information to researchers, healthcare providers, and public health officials to better monitor and advance cancer treatments, conduct research, and improve cancer prevention and screening programs. The mission of NCRA is to engage and advance the cancer registry community through innovation, education, credentialing, advocacy, and alliances. NCRA provides training through various mediums, including annual conferences, workshops, publications, and the Center for Cancer Registry Education, a learning management system. Visit www.ncra-usa.org and www.CancerRegistryEducation.org.