SEER
Pronunciation: SEER
Also written as: SEER — Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results
Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results - NCI's premier cancer surveillance program providing population-based data.
Full Definition
The Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program is a network of population-based cancer registries that collects data on cancer incidence and survival throughout the United States. Administered by the National Cancer Institute, SEER provides authoritative information on cancer statistics and trends. The program covers approximately 48% of the US population and serves as the primary source for cancer statistics in America. SEER data standards and coding schemes are widely adopted in oncology informatics systems, making SEER compatibility a crucial requirement for cancer registry software and data exchange protocols.
Usage
Usage note: Write as 'SEER Program' when referring to the overall initiative, 'SEER data' for the dataset, and 'SEER registry' for individual participating registries.
In Context
- "Five-year survival rates were calculated using SEER*Stat software and methodology." — Epidemiological study
- "The registry submitted annual data to SEER according to established transmission protocols." — Data submission report