Missouri Cancer Registry and Research Center

Missouri Cancer Registry and Research Center We are Missouri's statewide cancer surveillance system that participates in research and supports the prevention and reduction of cancer in the state

The Missouri Cancer Registry and Research Center (MCR-ARC) collects demographic, tumor and treatment information on more than 30,000 new cases of invasive cancer diagnosed among Missouri residents annually. Currently, the MCR-ARC database contains nearly 560,000 invasive Missouri cases diagnosed from 1996 through 2014 (including nearly 30,000 in situ cases) plus more than 300,000 invasive cases di

agnosed before 1996. To ensure complete reporting of new cases, MCR-ARC has data exchange agreements with all eight bordering states and 11 other states and conducts linkages with other databases (e.g., Missouri Vital Records, DHSS’s Patient Abstract System (Missouri’s hospital discharge database, Social Security Death Index (SSDI) and the National Death Index (NDI) to capture missed cases and obtain additional information on previously-reported cases.

Looking for more tips on coding? We have a new Show Me Tip on non-malignant CNS tumors created by Deborah Carnagey. We ...
08/31/2026

Looking for more tips on coding? We have a new Show Me Tip on non-malignant CNS tumors created by Deborah Carnagey. We hope this resource helps clarify common questions regarding the coding of non-malignant CNS tumors.

08/25/2026

We have two weeks left for Registration for the MOODS Annual Educational Conference. Registration closes Sept 11th. We look forward to seeing you all there!
This will be an in-person-only event worth 6.5 CE hours on September 25th. The $10 registration fee includes a sandwich and salad buffet.

The Missouri Cancer Registry is excited to welcome participants to the MOODS Conference on September 25. This event brings together professionals, thought leaders, and innovators to share insights, exchange ideas, and explore opportunities for collaboration. Join us for a day of learning, networking...

08/20/2026

It's Back to School season. Looking to learn and improve this semester? Learn the Fundamentals with us, Get a guide to the ODS exam or just learn other tips and tricks with us!

Its that time of year again. Stacy Barr has released Missouri Death Clearance followback for everyone to fill out. If yo...
07/30/2026

Its that time of year again. Stacy Barr has released Missouri Death Clearance followback for everyone to fill out. If you need a refresher you can watch our informational video

The purpose of the central registry is to collect high-quality data...

Looking for a nice visual for determining class of case? Well Deborah Carnagey has got you covered and made this wonderf...
07/08/2026

Looking for a nice visual for determining class of case? Well Deborah Carnagey has got you covered and made this wonderful comic for the class!

Missouri Cancer Registry is excited to share that we have successfully upgraded to Registry Plus CORE. We look forward t...
06/22/2026

Missouri Cancer Registry is excited to share that we have successfully upgraded to Registry Plus CORE. We look forward to using all the expanded functionality for V26.

CDC NAACCR, Inc. . National Cancer Registrars Association

Registry Plus CORE is the main central registry database program.

Mark your calendars for Friday, September 25, 2026, for the Missouri Cancer Registry's annual in-person educational offe...
06/11/2026

Mark your calendars for Friday, September 25, 2026, for the Missouri Cancer Registry's annual in-person educational offering for Oncology Data Specialists (ODS). Hosted in the Kansas City area, this essential event will deliver vital reporting updates, staging guidelines, state-of-the-art treatment overviews, and 6.5 continuing education credits.

Keep an eye out for further communications regarding the exact venue, agenda, and registration instructions.

Looking to further yourself this summer? Check out our Fundamentals of Abstracting, MOODs Study Guide or our other free...
06/09/2026

Looking to further yourself this summer? Check out our Fundamentals of Abstracting, MOODs Study Guide or our other free guides and tips!

Deborah Carnagey created the attached Show Me Tip on coding lung cancer cases. This tip covers how to document the new S...
06/03/2026

Deborah Carnagey created the attached Show Me Tip on coding lung cancer cases. This tip covers how to document the new SSDI – Spread Through Air Spaces.

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