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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.

Have Questions about RECA Claims?

OSCaR has been getting questions from Oregon residents about Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) claims. Oregon law (ORS 432.530) does not allow us to give out cancer registry records to anyone—not to the person with cancer, their family, or federal agencies. The law also does not allow us to look up records to see if someone is in the registry. Because of this, we cannot provide any registry documents for RECA claims.

  • If you were treated in Oregon but lived in another state, please contact the cancer registry in the state where you lived at the time.
  • For help with RECA claims, you can contact the U.S. Department of Justice RECA program.
  • If your treatment happened within the last ten years, you can request records directly from the hospital or clinic where you were diagnosed or treated. Ask for documents on the facility’s official letterhead.
If you have Oregon‑specific questions about cancer information for a RECA claim, please contact the Oregon Health Authority at: 


They will respond or direct you to the appropriate resources.