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Cancer registrars are data information specialists who collect and report cancer statistics. Cancer registrars capture a complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status for every cancer patient in the U.S.

Cancer registrars collect data that provide essential information to researchers, healthcare providers, and public health officials to more closely monitor cancer incidents, advance cancer treatments, conduct research, and improve cancer prevention and screening programs.

• Identify cases
• Manage the cancer registry database
• Ensure data completeness
• Comply with standards
• Analyze and present data
• Run customized reports
• Inform community needs assessments
• Track patient survival data

Most registrars work for hospitals or central cancer registries.

Cancer registrars who have earned the Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) credential earn approximately $25,000 more than non-credentialed cancer registrars.