CATR 230 - Cancer Follow-Up and Data Quality

3 Credits
This course examines the follow-up methodology and resources used to obtain follow-up cancer data in regard to disease status, recurrence, treatment and diagnosis of subsequent primary cancers. How follow-up information is used within the cancer registry will also be reviewed. Students will be introduced to cancer statistics and surveillance, assessing how cancer data is used to support epidemiology, annual reporting of cancer data, and follow-up activities.

Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
Prerequisite(s): CATR 220