NAACCR
Pronunciation: NACK-er
Also written as: NAACCR — North American Association of Central Cancer Registries
North American Association of Central Cancer Registries - organization that sets cancer data collection standards.
Full Definition
The North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR) is a collaborative umbrella organization for cancer registries, government agencies, professional associations, and private groups in North America interested in enhancing the quality and use of cancer registry data. NAACCR develops and maintains data standards, provides education and training, and certifies population-based cancer registries. The organization publishes annual data standards volumes that specify data items, coding instructions, and quality control procedures essential for oncology informatics systems. NAACCR standards ensure consistency and comparability of cancer data across North America.
Usage
Usage note: Pronounce as 'NACK-er', not as individual letters. Always capitalize as NAACCR.
In Context
- "The cancer registry achieved NAACCR Gold certification for data completeness and quality." — Quality assurance report
- "Data collection procedures must comply with current NAACCR standards volume requirements." — Registry operations manual