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The cancer registry is a data system designed for the collection, management, analysis and dissemination of data on persons with cancer who have been diagnosed and/or treated at Covenant Medical Center, Covenant Lakeside, the JACC, Covenant Family Healthcare Centers, Home Health Preferred, SurgiCenter and any facility managed or owned by Covenant Health System. Data from 1986 onward is computerized and available.

The data maintained by the cancer registry is available to the medical staff and other healthcare professionals for special studies, reports and research. The cancer registry provides an analysis of recurrence, extension or spread of disease, development of new malignances, assessment of treatment and initiation of preventive measures. It serves as a vital data source for the Texas State Registry and the National Cancer Database (NCDB) to document cancer statistics.

In addition to collecting patient data, the registry coordinates the implementation of the American College of Surgeons (ACOS) on Cancer Guidelines. The cancer registry participates in the ACOS Commission on Cancer Patient Care Evaluation Studies on an annual basis. This assures that patients are receiving the highest quality of care as set by the National Cancer Institute.

Patients at JACC are provided with an annual lifetime follow-up service that is a continuing monitor for diagnostic and treatment results. Follow-up also serves as an automatic reminder to both the patient and physician to schedule regular physical exams.

Links to Statistical Sites
Texas Cancer Registry: www.tdh.texas.gov/tcr/
American College of Surgeons: www.facs.org