About the SEER Program
The Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program of the National Cancer Institute works to provide information on cancer statistics in an effort to reduce the burden of cancer among the U.S. Population. For an in-depth look, read our program overview, or take a look at our fact sheets & brochures.
SEER Registries
SEER collects data on cancer cases from various locations and sources throughout the United States. Data collection began in 1973 with a limited amount of registries and continues to expand to include even more areas and demographics today.
- List of Registries
- Registry Groupings for Analyses
- Population Characteristics
- SEER Data Management System
Research Activities
Special studies addressing topical issues in cancer prevention and control, and databases that assist in the research of epidemiological and health services for the elderly, are just a couple of the research areas currently supported by the Surveillance Research Program.
- Rapid Response Surveillance Studies
- Residual Tissue Repository Program
- SEER Linked Databases
- Historical Landmark Studies
SEER Quality Improvement
Quality improvement is an integral part of the SEER Program's activities and it is dedicated to improving data quality by performing rigorous quality control studies and various data assessments.