Accessing Datasets & Tools
Use SEER data to address multiple issues, for example:
- Examine stage at diagnosis by race/ethnicity.
- Calculate survival by stage at diagnosis, age at diagnosis, and grade or size of tumor.
- Determine trends and incidence rates of cancers at various sites over time.
How to Access SEER Data
SEER limited-use data files and SEER*Stat software are available to download through your Internet connection (SEER*Stat’s client-server mode) or via discs shipped directly to you. A signed data agreement form is required to access the SEER data. For detailed instructions, see SEER Data, 1973-2006.
Statistical Software
The SEER*Stat statistical software provides a convenient, intuitive mechanism for the analysis of SEER and other cancer-related databases. It is a powerful personal computer tool to produce statistics for studying the impact of cancer on a population.
The SEER*Prep software converts user-supplied ASCII text data files to the SEER*Stat database format, allowing analysis of population-based registry data using SEER*Stat.
There are several Analytic Software tools that have been developed for the analysis and reporting of cancer statistics.
Documentation & Recodes
The Data Documentation & Variable Recodes provide information related to reporting and using SEER data and other data sets.
Download the printable Accessing SEER Data fact sheet (PDF).