Cancer Registry

Knowledge is one of our best weapons against cancer. At UC Irvine Medical Center, we gather information about the types of cancer that occur in our patients, the extent of the disease and its response to therapy.  As an official cancer registry within a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, we carefully record and report data that is used to monitor and improve our nation’s public health and cancer care programs. 
    
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Managing Information

Our cancer registry team utilizes a data system to collect and manage information on all of the cancer patients seen at the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.  For each case, our specialists note the patient’s history, diagnosis, treatment and other vital information.  Every past patient’s status is updated annually to reflect the person’s health and progress. Among other purposes, these measurements are also used to improve the quality of cancer care at UC Irvine Medical Center.

Reporting Helps Research

We report all cancer cases to the regional cancer registry for Orange, Imperial and San Diego Counties.  The data from our region are then added to the state-wide California Cancer Registry.  Ultimately, the data are included in our nation’s current cancer statistics, and used in epidemiological studies that track the overall health of our population.  The information helps researchers monitor changes in annual cancer rates and determine which treatments prove to be most effective.

A Clear Picture of Health

Having a cancer registry gives health officials, researchers, treatment specialists and educators the data they need to make informed decisions, such as where to locate cancer screening programs.  A clear picture of the changes in cancer rates and the success of medical procedures supports the efforts of cancer agencies to reduce public health risks, direct resources and assess the impact of prevention programs.