SEER Training Modules
Acronyms: Federal Government
| Acronym | Organization |
|---|---|
| NCI | National Cancer Institute: One of the National Institutes of Health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, it was established as a center for cancer research. |
| SEER | Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results: Funded by NCI, SEER collects incidence and follow-up data in nine areas in the United States for the purpose of identifying and monitoring trends in cancer incidence and survival. |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services whose mission is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. |
| NPCR | National Program of Cancer Registries: Funded by CDC the NPCR is a population-based system of cancer registries established in 1992 by the Cancer Registries Amendment Act (Public Law 102-515). The program supports cancer registration in 45 states, 3 territories, and the District of Columbia. |
