Cancer is a Reportable Disease in Oregon
Every year, thousands of Oregonians are diagnosed with cancer. The Oregon State Cancer Registry (OSCaR) was established in August 1995, after the Oregon Legislature unanimously passed legislation making cancer a reportable disease.
OSCaR is a statewide, population-based registry that collects and analyzes information about cancer cases occurring in Oregon. The mission of the Oregon State Cancer Registry is to collect complete, quality cancer data that supports cancer research and public health practices designed to improve efforts in the screening, treatment and survivorship of all people in Oregon affected by cancer.
Cancer Reporting
Meaningful Use: Reporting to the Cancer Registry
The Oregon State Cancer Registry (OSCaR) has furloughed the Meaningful Use program effective May 1, 2017.
Using Cancer Data
Updates in Cancer Reporting Regulations
In December 2017, the cancer reporting regulations for Oregon were updated. A link to the revised OSCaR regulations is below.
Research
Using data for cancer prevention and control is a fundamental purpose of the Oregon State Cancer Registry (OSCaR). Information about OSCaR's research procedures and some examples of research projects are provided in the links below:
Cancer Data Inquires
The purpose of investigating a higher than expected rates of cancer is to evaluate the plausibility of an environmental, occupational, iatrogenic, or other preventable exposure associated with an increased risk of cancer. Learn more from the links below.