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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 diagnosed 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.

10/19/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most common type of non-skin cancer in women in the United States. Notably, it accounts for about 30% of all new cancer cases in women. According to the National Cancer Institute, approximately 321,910 women in the United States are estimated to be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2026. Furthermore, about 42,140 are expected to die of the disease.

09/30/2026

The MOODS Educational Conference was a tremendous success! Attendees enjoyed valuable learning opportunities on new treatments and procedures, pediatric staging, molecular staging, genetic testing, and germline testing. We were also proud to recognize nine facilities with Gold Certificates for achieving the 95% completeness and timeliness benchmarks for three consecutive years. We look forward to seeing you again next year!

09/22/2026

Signups are closed and we are looking forward to seeing everyone friday for our annual conference! We are also happy to share this quick reference sheet with everyone. You can find even more helpful information in our catalog https://umsystem-mcr.catalog.instructure.com/

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!

08/04/2026

Registration for the MOODS Annual Educational Conference is now open! We look forward to seeing you all there!

This will be an in-person-only event worth 6.5 CE hours. The $10 registration fee includes a sandwich and salad buffet.

Registration link here: https://umsystem-mcr.catalog.instructure.com/courses/moods-conference-site

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...

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!

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.

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1095 Hospital Drive
Columbia, MO
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https://cancerregistry.missouri.edu/

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