One of the most important-though least known-components of an approved cancer program is the Oncology Data Management and Cancer Registry department which are required by the Commission on Cancer in order to maintain an approved Cancer Program.
 
AnMed Health's Cancer Program has recently received accreditation from the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer with commendations until 2009. For information about their cancer approvals program, S. C. Central Cancer Registry reports or The National Cancer Database Comparison Reports you may click on their website links below:

Commission on Cancer
South Carolina Central Cancer Registry
Commission on Cancer National Cancer Data Base (NCDB)

At AnMed Health, the Cancer Center Data Management Registry team makes a significant contribution to the efforts to improve cancer care.  The department collects and maintains data on persons diagnosed with cancer, and then uses the information to evaluate the success of specific treatments and cancer prevention efforts. Statistical data is provided to the National Cancer Database for research purposes and to the S.C. Central Cancer Registry at DHEC for state-wide cancer incidence and mortality surveillance.

Cancer history of patients is maintained from diagnosis through lifetime follow-up or death. This includes information from symptoms to cancer-related tests to diagnosis and treatment while strict internal and external confidentiality measures are maintained.

The staff is also responsible for organizing quarterly Cancer Committee meetings and weekly Cancer Conferences. The cancer conference is made up of physicians, social workers, nurses, counselors, pathologists, radiologists and others. The group meets every Monday to discuss treatment plans for difficult or rare cases. Breast and lung-specific conferences are also held.

For more information call:  864-512-4660