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  • Cancer in Louisiana: 1992-1996, Volume 12 by Louisiana Tumor Registry, Catherine N. Correa, Xiao-Cheng Wu, Patricia A. Andrews, Mohammed N. Ahmed, Beth A. Schmidt, and Vivien W. Chen

    Cancer in Louisiana: 1992-1996, Volume 12

    Louisiana Tumor Registry, Catherine N. Correa, Xiao-Cheng Wu, Patricia A. Andrews, Mohammed N. Ahmed, Beth A. Schmidt, and Vivien W. Chen

    Mission:

    To collect and report complete, high-quality, and timely population-based cancer data in Louisiana to support cancer research, control, and prevention.

    Vision:

    To reduce suffering and death from cancer using information collected by the Louisiana Tumor Registry.

    History:

    Cancer registration in Louisiana began in 1947 at the Charity Hospital Tumor Registry in New Orleans. In 1974, as part of its Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program, the National Cancer Institute provided funds for a population-based cancer incidence and survival registry covering Jefferson, Orleans, and St. Bernard parishes. Five years later, the Louisiana Tumor Registry (LTR) was transferred to the state Office of Public Health, which expanded the LTR catchment area in 1983 to include all 35 parishes of South Louisiana (Regions I-V). In 1988, when the 29 parishes of North Louisiana (Regions VI-VIII) were added, statewide coverage was achieved. Milestones in the history of the LTR include: 1974: The LTR became one of the original participants in the National Program of Cancer Registries, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 1995: The LTR was transferred from the Office of Public Health to the LSU Board of Supervisors. Since then, the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans has been responsible for the cancer registry program, providing the state funding. 2001: The Louisiana Tumor Registry was selected as one of four new expansion registries to join the prestigious SEER Program after a rigorous competitive application process. Oversight of the registry is exercised by the Louisiana Cancer and Lung Trust Fund Board. Members of this board represent various health institutions throughout the state and are appointed by the governor.

  • Cancer in Louisiana: 1991-1995, Volume 11 by Louisiana Tumor Registry, Patricia A. Andrews, Xiao-Cheng Wu, Catherine N. Correa, Beth A. Schmidt, Mohammed N. Ahmed, and Vivien W. Chen

    Cancer in Louisiana: 1991-1995, Volume 11

    Louisiana Tumor Registry, Patricia A. Andrews, Xiao-Cheng Wu, Catherine N. Correa, Beth A. Schmidt, Mohammed N. Ahmed, and Vivien W. Chen

    Mission:

    To collect and report complete, high-quality, and timely population-based cancer data in Louisiana to support cancer research, control, and prevention.

    Vision:

    To reduce suffering and death from cancer using information collected by the Louisiana Tumor Registry.

    History:

    Cancer registration in Louisiana began in 1947 at the Charity Hospital Tumor Registry in New Orleans. In 1974, as part of its Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program, the National Cancer Institute provided funds for a population-based cancer incidence and survival registry covering Jefferson, Orleans, and St. Bernard parishes. Five years later, the Louisiana Tumor Registry (LTR) was transferred to the state Office of Public Health, which expanded the LTR catchment area in 1983 to include all 35 parishes of South Louisiana (Regions I-V). In 1988, when the 29 parishes of North Louisiana (Regions VI-VIII) were added, statewide coverage was achieved. Milestones in the history of the LTR include: 1974: The LTR became one of the original participants in the National Program of Cancer Registries, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 1995: The LTR was transferred from the Office of Public Health to the LSU Board of Supervisors. Since then, the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans has been responsible for the cancer registry program, providing the state funding. 2001: The Louisiana Tumor Registry was selected as one of four new expansion registries to join the prestigious SEER Program after a rigorous competitive application process. Oversight of the registry is exercised by the Louisiana Cancer and Lung Trust Fund Board. Members of this board represent various health institutions throughout the state and are appointed by the governor.

  • Cancer in Louisiana: 1990-1994, Volume 10 by Louisiana Tumor Registry, Patricia A. Andrews, Catherine N. Correa, Xiao-Cheng Wu, Fang Li, Beth A. Schmidt, and Vivien W. Chen

    Cancer in Louisiana: 1990-1994, Volume 10

    Louisiana Tumor Registry, Patricia A. Andrews, Catherine N. Correa, Xiao-Cheng Wu, Fang Li, Beth A. Schmidt, and Vivien W. Chen

    Mission:

    To collect and report complete, high-quality, and timely population-based cancer data in Louisiana to support cancer research, control, and prevention.

    Vision:

    To reduce suffering and death from cancer using information collected by the Louisiana Tumor Registry.

    History:

    Cancer registration in Louisiana began in 1947 at the Charity Hospital Tumor Registry in New Orleans. In 1974, as part of its Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program, the National Cancer Institute provided funds for a population-based cancer incidence and survival registry covering Jefferson, Orleans, and St. Bernard parishes. Five years later, the Louisiana Tumor Registry (LTR) was transferred to the state Office of Public Health, which expanded the LTR catchment area in 1983 to include all 35 parishes of South Louisiana (Regions I-V). In 1988, when the 29 parishes of North Louisiana (Regions VI-VIII) were added, statewide coverage was achieved. Milestones in the history of the LTR include: 1974: The LTR became one of the original participants in the National Program of Cancer Registries, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 1995: The LTR was transferred from the Office of Public Health to the LSU Board of Supervisors. Since then, the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans has been responsible for the cancer registry program, providing the state funding. 2001: The Louisiana Tumor Registry was selected as one of four new expansion registries to join the prestigious SEER Program after a rigorous competitive application process. Oversight of the registry is exercised by the Louisiana Cancer and Lung Trust Fund Board. Members of this board represent various health institutions throughout the state and are appointed by the governor.

  • Cancer in Louisiana: 1989-1993, Volume 9 by Louisiana Tumor Registry, Xiao-Cheng Wu, Catherine N. Correa, Patricia A. Andrews, Fang Li, Javed A. Joy, and Vivien W. Chen

    Cancer in Louisiana: 1989-1993, Volume 9

    Louisiana Tumor Registry, Xiao-Cheng Wu, Catherine N. Correa, Patricia A. Andrews, Fang Li, Javed A. Joy, and Vivien W. Chen

    Mission:

    To collect and report complete, high-quality, and timely population-based cancer data in Louisiana to support cancer research, control, and prevention.

    Vision:

    To reduce suffering and death from cancer using information collected by the Louisiana Tumor Registry.

    History:

    Cancer registration in Louisiana began in 1947 at the Charity Hospital Tumor Registry in New Orleans. In 1974, as part of its Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program, the National Cancer Institute provided funds for a population-based cancer incidence and survival registry covering Jefferson, Orleans, and St. Bernard parishes. Five years later, the Louisiana Tumor Registry (LTR) was transferred to the state Office of Public Health, which expanded the LTR catchment area in 1983 to include all 35 parishes of South Louisiana (Regions I-V). In 1988, when the 29 parishes of North Louisiana (Regions VI-VIII) were added, statewide coverage was achieved. Milestones in the history of the LTR include: 1974: The LTR became one of the original participants in the National Program of Cancer Registries, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 1995: The LTR was transferred from the Office of Public Health to the LSU Board of Supervisors. Since then, the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans has been responsible for the cancer registry program, providing the state funding. 2001: The Louisiana Tumor Registry was selected as one of four new expansion registries to join the prestigious SEER Program after a rigorous competitive application process. Oversight of the registry is exercised by the Louisiana Cancer and Lung Trust Fund Board. Members of this board represent various health institutions throughout the state and are appointed by the governor.

  • Cancer in Louisiana: 1988-1992, Volume 8, Issue 1 by Louisiana Tumor Registry, Vivien W. Chen, Catherine N. Correa, Xiao-Cheng Wu, Patricia A. Andrews, Elizabeth T.H. Fontham, George A. Blount, Jennifer E. Jackson, Henri F. Lucas, and Pelayo Correa

    Cancer in Louisiana: 1988-1992, Volume 8, Issue 1

    Louisiana Tumor Registry, Vivien W. Chen, Catherine N. Correa, Xiao-Cheng Wu, Patricia A. Andrews, Elizabeth T.H. Fontham, George A. Blount, Jennifer E. Jackson, Henri F. Lucas, and Pelayo Correa

    Mission:

    To collect and report complete, high-quality, and timely population-based cancer data in Louisiana to support cancer research, control, and prevention.

    Vision:

    To reduce suffering and death from cancer using information collected by the Louisiana Tumor Registry.

    History:

    Cancer registration in Louisiana began in 1947 at the Charity Hospital Tumor Registry in New Orleans. In 1974, as part of its Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program, the National Cancer Institute provided funds for a population-based cancer incidence and survival registry covering Jefferson, Orleans, and St. Bernard parishes. Five years later, the Louisiana Tumor Registry (LTR) was transferred to the state Office of Public Health, which expanded the LTR catchment area in 1983 to include all 35 parishes of South Louisiana (Regions I-V). In 1988, when the 29 parishes of North Louisiana (Regions VI-VIII) were added, statewide coverage was achieved. Milestones in the history of the LTR include: 1974: The LTR became one of the original participants in the National Program of Cancer Registries, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 1995: The LTR was transferred from the Office of Public Health to the LSU Board of Supervisors. Since then, the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans has been responsible for the cancer registry program, providing the state funding. 2001: The Louisiana Tumor Registry was selected as one of four new expansion registries to join the prestigious SEER Program after a rigorous competitive application process. Oversight of the registry is exercised by the Louisiana Cancer and Lung Trust Fund Board. Members of this board represent various health institutions throughout the state and are appointed by the governor.

  • Cancer in New Orleans, Louisiana: 1998-1992, Volume 8, Issue 2 by Louisiana Tumor Registry, Vivien W. Chen, Xiao-Cheng Wu, Patricia A. Andrews, Catherine N. Correa, Thelma T. Smith, Anna G. Moore, and Irene W. Carter

    Cancer in New Orleans, Louisiana: 1998-1992, Volume 8, Issue 2

    Louisiana Tumor Registry, Vivien W. Chen, Xiao-Cheng Wu, Patricia A. Andrews, Catherine N. Correa, Thelma T. Smith, Anna G. Moore, and Irene W. Carter

    Mission:

    To collect and report complete, high-quality, and timely population-based cancer data in Louisiana to support cancer research, control, and prevention.

    Vision:

    To reduce suffering and death from cancer using information collected by the Louisiana Tumor Registry.

    History:

    Cancer registration in Louisiana began in 1947 at the Charity Hospital Tumor Registry in New Orleans. In 1974, as part of its Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program, the National Cancer Institute provided funds for a population-based cancer incidence and survival registry covering Jefferson, Orleans, and St. Bernard parishes. Five years later, the Louisiana Tumor Registry (LTR) was transferred to the state Office of Public Health, which expanded the LTR catchment area in 1983 to include all 35 parishes of South Louisiana (Regions I-V). In 1988, when the 29 parishes of North Louisiana (Regions VI-VIII) were added, statewide coverage was achieved. Milestones in the history of the LTR include: 1974: The LTR became one of the original participants in the National Program of Cancer Registries, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 1995: The LTR was transferred from the Office of Public Health to the LSU Board of Supervisors. Since then, the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans has been responsible for the cancer registry program, providing the state funding. 2001: The Louisiana Tumor Registry was selected as one of four new expansion registries to join the prestigious SEER Program after a rigorous competitive application process. Oversight of the registry is exercised by the Louisiana Cancer and Lung Trust Fund Board. Members of this board represent various health institutions throughout the state and are appointed by the governor.

  • Cancer in Baton Rouge, Louisiana: 1988-1992, Volume 8, Issue 3 by Louisiana Tumor Registry, Vivien W. Chen, Patricia A. Andrews, Catherine N. Correa, Xiao-Cheng Wu, Michael H. Martin, Lori C. McCallum, and Gay F. Duke

    Cancer in Baton Rouge, Louisiana: 1988-1992, Volume 8, Issue 3

    Louisiana Tumor Registry, Vivien W. Chen, Patricia A. Andrews, Catherine N. Correa, Xiao-Cheng Wu, Michael H. Martin, Lori C. McCallum, and Gay F. Duke

    Mission:

    To collect and report complete, high-quality, and timely population-based cancer data in Louisiana to support cancer research, control, and prevention.

    Vision:

    To reduce suffering and death from cancer using information collected by the Louisiana Tumor Registry.

    History:

    Cancer registration in Louisiana began in 1947 at the Charity Hospital Tumor Registry in New Orleans. In 1974, as part of its Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program, the National Cancer Institute provided funds for a population-based cancer incidence and survival registry covering Jefferson, Orleans, and St. Bernard parishes. Five years later, the Louisiana Tumor Registry (LTR) was transferred to the state Office of Public Health, which expanded the LTR catchment area in 1983 to include all 35 parishes of South Louisiana (Regions I-V). In 1988, when the 29 parishes of North Louisiana (Regions VI-VIII) were added, statewide coverage was achieved. Milestones in the history of the LTR include: 1974: The LTR became one of the original participants in the National Program of Cancer Registries, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 1995: The LTR was transferred from the Office of Public Health to the LSU Board of Supervisors. Since then, the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans has been responsible for the cancer registry program, providing the state funding. 2001: The Louisiana Tumor Registry was selected as one of four new expansion registries to join the prestigious SEER Program after a rigorous competitive application process. Oversight of the registry is exercised by the Louisiana Cancer and Lung Trust Fund Board. Members of this board represent various health institutions throughout the state and are appointed by the governor.

  • Cancer in Southeast Louisiana: 1988-1992, Volume 8, Issue 4 by Louisiana Tumor Registry, Vivien W. Chen, Catherine N. Correa, Xiao-Cheng Wu, Patricia A. Andrews, Thelma T. Smith, Irene W. Carter, and Anna G. Moore

    Cancer in Southeast Louisiana: 1988-1992, Volume 8, Issue 4

    Louisiana Tumor Registry, Vivien W. Chen, Catherine N. Correa, Xiao-Cheng Wu, Patricia A. Andrews, Thelma T. Smith, Irene W. Carter, and Anna G. Moore

    Mission:

    To collect and report complete, high-quality, and timely population-based cancer data in Louisiana to support cancer research, control, and prevention.

    Vision:

    To reduce suffering and death from cancer using information collected by the Louisiana Tumor Registry.

    History:

    Cancer registration in Louisiana began in 1947 at the Charity Hospital Tumor Registry in New Orleans. In 1974, as part of its Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program, the National Cancer Institute provided funds for a population-based cancer incidence and survival registry covering Jefferson, Orleans, and St. Bernard parishes. Five years later, the Louisiana Tumor Registry (LTR) was transferred to the state Office of Public Health, which expanded the LTR catchment area in 1983 to include all 35 parishes of South Louisiana (Regions I-V). In 1988, when the 29 parishes of North Louisiana (Regions VI-VIII) were added, statewide coverage was achieved. Milestones in the history of the LTR include: 1974: The LTR became one of the original participants in the National Program of Cancer Registries, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 1995: The LTR was transferred from the Office of Public Health to the LSU Board of Supervisors. Since then, the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans has been responsible for the cancer registry program, providing the state funding. 2001: The Louisiana Tumor Registry was selected as one of four new expansion registries to join the prestigious SEER Program after a rigorous competitive application process. Oversight of the registry is exercised by the Louisiana Cancer and Lung Trust Fund Board. Members of this board represent various health institutions throughout the state and are appointed by the governor.

  • Cancer in Acadiana, Louisiana: 1988-1992, Volume 8, Issue 5 by Louisiana Tumor Registry, Vivien W. Chen, Xiao-Cheng Wu, Patricia A. Andrews, Catherine N. Correa, John M. Rainey, and Michelle B. Crouch

    Cancer in Acadiana, Louisiana: 1988-1992, Volume 8, Issue 5

    Louisiana Tumor Registry, Vivien W. Chen, Xiao-Cheng Wu, Patricia A. Andrews, Catherine N. Correa, John M. Rainey, and Michelle B. Crouch

    Mission:

    To collect and report complete, high-quality, and timely population-based cancer data in Louisiana to support cancer research, control, and prevention.

    Vision:

    To reduce suffering and death from cancer using information collected by the Louisiana Tumor Registry.

    History:

    Cancer registration in Louisiana began in 1947 at the Charity Hospital Tumor Registry in New Orleans. In 1974, as part of its Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program, the National Cancer Institute provided funds for a population-based cancer incidence and survival registry covering Jefferson, Orleans, and St. Bernard parishes. Five years later, the Louisiana Tumor Registry (LTR) was transferred to the state Office of Public Health, which expanded the LTR catchment area in 1983 to include all 35 parishes of South Louisiana (Regions I-V). In 1988, when the 29 parishes of North Louisiana (Regions VI-VIII) were added, statewide coverage was achieved. Milestones in the history of the LTR include: 1974: The LTR became one of the original participants in the National Program of Cancer Registries, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 1995: The LTR was transferred from the Office of Public Health to the LSU Board of Supervisors. Since then, the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans has been responsible for the cancer registry program, providing the state funding. 2001: The Louisiana Tumor Registry was selected as one of four new expansion registries to join the prestigious SEER Program after a rigorous competitive application process. Oversight of the registry is exercised by the Louisiana Cancer and Lung Trust Fund Board. Members of this board represent various health institutions throughout the state and are appointed by the governor.

  • Cancer in Southwest Louisiana: 1988-1992, Volume 8, Issue 6 by Louisiana Tumor Registry, Vivien W. Chen, Patricia A. Andrews, Catherine N. Correa, Xiao-Cheng Wu, Gault H. Townsend, Andrew S. Ranier, and Ellyn C. Baker

    Cancer in Southwest Louisiana: 1988-1992, Volume 8, Issue 6

    Louisiana Tumor Registry, Vivien W. Chen, Patricia A. Andrews, Catherine N. Correa, Xiao-Cheng Wu, Gault H. Townsend, Andrew S. Ranier, and Ellyn C. Baker

    Mission:

    To collect and report complete, high-quality, and timely population-based cancer data in Louisiana to support cancer research, control, and prevention.

    Vision:

    To reduce suffering and death from cancer using information collected by the Louisiana Tumor Registry.

    History:

    Cancer registration in Louisiana began in 1947 at the Charity Hospital Tumor Registry in New Orleans. In 1974, as part of its Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program, the National Cancer Institute provided funds for a population-based cancer incidence and survival registry covering Jefferson, Orleans, and St. Bernard parishes. Five years later, the Louisiana Tumor Registry (LTR) was transferred to the state Office of Public Health, which expanded the LTR catchment area in 1983 to include all 35 parishes of South Louisiana (Regions I-V). In 1988, when the 29 parishes of North Louisiana (Regions VI-VIII) were added, statewide coverage was achieved. Milestones in the history of the LTR include: 1974: The LTR became one of the original participants in the National Program of Cancer Registries, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 1995: The LTR was transferred from the Office of Public Health to the LSU Board of Supervisors. Since then, the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans has been responsible for the cancer registry program, providing the state funding. 2001: The Louisiana Tumor Registry was selected as one of four new expansion registries to join the prestigious SEER Program after a rigorous competitive application process. Oversight of the registry is exercised by the Louisiana Cancer and Lung Trust Fund Board. Members of this board represent various health institutions throughout the state and are appointed by the governor.

  • Cancer in Central Louisiana: 1988-1992, Volume 8, Issue 7 by Louisiana Tumor Registry, Vivien W. Chen, Catherine N. Correa, Xiao-Cheng Wu, Patricia A. Andrews, Lawrence S. Baum, Judith H. Thomas, and Nadine S. Johnston

    Cancer in Central Louisiana: 1988-1992, Volume 8, Issue 7

    Louisiana Tumor Registry, Vivien W. Chen, Catherine N. Correa, Xiao-Cheng Wu, Patricia A. Andrews, Lawrence S. Baum, Judith H. Thomas, and Nadine S. Johnston

    Mission:

    To collect and report complete, high-quality, and timely population-based cancer data in Louisiana to support cancer research, control, and prevention.

    Vision:

    To reduce suffering and death from cancer using information collected by the Louisiana Tumor Registry.

    History:

    Cancer registration in Louisiana began in 1947 at the Charity Hospital Tumor Registry in New Orleans. In 1974, as part of its Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program, the National Cancer Institute provided funds for a population-based cancer incidence and survival registry covering Jefferson, Orleans, and St. Bernard parishes. Five years later, the Louisiana Tumor Registry (LTR) was transferred to the state Office of Public Health, which expanded the LTR catchment area in 1983 to include all 35 parishes of South Louisiana (Regions I-V). In 1988, when the 29 parishes of North Louisiana (Regions VI-VIII) were added, statewide coverage was achieved. Milestones in the history of the LTR include: 1974: The LTR became one of the original participants in the National Program of Cancer Registries, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 1995: The LTR was transferred from the Office of Public Health to the LSU Board of Supervisors. Since then, the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans has been responsible for the cancer registry program, providing the state funding. 2001: The Louisiana Tumor Registry was selected as one of four new expansion registries to join the prestigious SEER Program after a rigorous competitive application process. Oversight of the registry is exercised by the Louisiana Cancer and Lung Trust Fund Board. Members of this board represent various health institutions throughout the state and are appointed by the governor.

  • Cancer in Northwest Louisiana: 1988-1992, Volume 8, Issue 8 by Louisiana Tumor Registry, Vivien W. Chen, Xiao-Cheng Wu, Patricia A. Andrews, Catherine N. Correa, Hans Berkel, Lawrence S. Baum, and Alka Mulchandani

    Cancer in Northwest Louisiana: 1988-1992, Volume 8, Issue 8

    Louisiana Tumor Registry, Vivien W. Chen, Xiao-Cheng Wu, Patricia A. Andrews, Catherine N. Correa, Hans Berkel, Lawrence S. Baum, and Alka Mulchandani

    Mission:

    To collect and report complete, high-quality, and timely population-based cancer data in Louisiana to support cancer research, control, and prevention.

    Vision:

    To reduce suffering and death from cancer using information collected by the Louisiana Tumor Registry.

    History:

    Cancer registration in Louisiana began in 1947 at the Charity Hospital Tumor Registry in New Orleans. In 1974, as part of its Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program, the National Cancer Institute provided funds for a population-based cancer incidence and survival registry covering Jefferson, Orleans, and St. Bernard parishes. Five years later, the Louisiana Tumor Registry (LTR) was transferred to the state Office of Public Health, which expanded the LTR catchment area in 1983 to include all 35 parishes of South Louisiana (Regions I-V). In 1988, when the 29 parishes of North Louisiana (Regions VI-VIII) were added, statewide coverage was achieved. Milestones in the history of the LTR include: 1974: The LTR became one of the original participants in the National Program of Cancer Registries, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 1995: The LTR was transferred from the Office of Public Health to the LSU Board of Supervisors. Since then, the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans has been responsible for the cancer registry program, providing the state funding. 2001: The Louisiana Tumor Registry was selected as one of four new expansion registries to join the prestigious SEER Program after a rigorous competitive application process. Oversight of the registry is exercised by the Louisiana Cancer and Lung Trust Fund Board. Members of this board represent various health institutions throughout the state and are appointed by the governor.

  • Cancer in Northeast Louisiana: 1988-1992, Volume 8, Issue 9 by Louisiana Tumor Registry, Vivien W. Chen, Patricia A. Andrews, Catherine N. Correa, Xiao-Cheng Wu, Lawrence S. Baum, Judith H. Thomas, and Melanie Byargeon

    Cancer in Northeast Louisiana: 1988-1992, Volume 8, Issue 9

    Louisiana Tumor Registry, Vivien W. Chen, Patricia A. Andrews, Catherine N. Correa, Xiao-Cheng Wu, Lawrence S. Baum, Judith H. Thomas, and Melanie Byargeon

    Mission:

    To collect and report complete, high-quality, and timely population-based cancer data in Louisiana to support cancer research, control, and prevention.

    Vision:

    To reduce suffering and death from cancer using information collected by the Louisiana Tumor Registry.

    History:

    Cancer registration in Louisiana began in 1947 at the Charity Hospital Tumor Registry in New Orleans. In 1974, as part of its Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program, the National Cancer Institute provided funds for a population-based cancer incidence and survival registry covering Jefferson, Orleans, and St. Bernard parishes. Five years later, the Louisiana Tumor Registry (LTR) was transferred to the state Office of Public Health, which expanded the LTR catchment area in 1983 to include all 35 parishes of South Louisiana (Regions I-V). In 1988, when the 29 parishes of North Louisiana (Regions VI-VIII) were added, statewide coverage was achieved. Milestones in the history of the LTR include: 1974: The LTR became one of the original participants in the National Program of Cancer Registries, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 1995: The LTR was transferred from the Office of Public Health to the LSU Board of Supervisors. Since then, the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans has been responsible for the cancer registry program, providing the state funding. 2001: The Louisiana Tumor Registry was selected as one of four new expansion registries to join the prestigious SEER Program after a rigorous competitive application process. Oversight of the registry is exercised by the Louisiana Cancer and Lung Trust Fund Board. Members of this board represent various health institutions throughout the state and are appointed by the governor.

 
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