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Oregon State Cancer Registry (OSCaR)

Cancer is a Reportable Disease in Oregon

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Every year, thousands of Oregonians are diagnosed with cancer. The Oregon State Cancer Registry (OSCaR) was established in August 1995, after the Oregon Legislature unanimously passed legislation making cancer a reportable disease.

OSCaR is a statewide, population-based registry that collects and analyzes information about cancer cases occurring in Oregon. The mission of the Oregon State Cancer Registry is to collect complete, quality cancer data that supports cancer research and public health practices designed to improve efforts in the screening, treatment and survivorship of all people in Oregon affected by cancer.

Cancer Reporting


Meaningful Use: Reporting to the Cancer Registry

The Oregon State Cancer Registry (OSCaR) has furloughed the Meaningful Use program effective May 1, 2017.


Using Cancer Data

Updates in Cancer Reporting Regulations

In December 2017, the cancer reporting regulations for Oregon were updated. A link to the revised OSCaR regulations is below.

Research

Using data for cancer prevention and control is a fundamental purpose of the Oregon State Cancer Registry (OSCaR). Information about OSCaR's research procedures and some examples of research projects are provided in the links below:

Cancer Data Inquires

The purpose of investigating a higher than expected rates of cancer is to evaluate the plausibility of an environmental, occupational, iatrogenic, or other preventable exposure associated with an increased risk of cancer. Learn more from the links below.