This module consists of three learning units. Unit One covers some basic concepts related to cancer registration. Different types of cancer registry are introduced in Unit Two; and Unit Three focuses on the process of cancer data collection.

After completing this training module, you will be able to

• Define some key concepts related to cancer registration
• Cite some important historical facts about cancer registration
• Explain why cancer registration is important in the "war against cancer"
• Name the major types of cancer registries
• List the major cancer data categories
• Describe briefly how cancer data are collected
• Explain why cancer registry information is confidential and how confidentiality is protected