Alabama Administrative Code
Title 420 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
Chapter 420-7-3 - ALABAMA STATEWIDE CANCER REGISTRY
Section 420-7-3-.03 - Data To Be Reported
Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024
(1) All confirmed cancers with a behavior code of "2" (in situ) or "3" (malignant) or benign brain-related tumors with a behavior code of "0" (benign) or "1" (uncertain behavior) in the current International Classification of Diseases for Oncology (ICD-O) edition, and subsequent editions, must be reported. However, the following skin cancers and carcinoma in situ of the cervix uteri, as coded in ICD-O, are excluded from reporting:
NOTE: Skin cancers in the genital sites (vagina, clitoris, labium, vulva, prepuce, penis, and scrotum) ARE REPORTABLE since they are more likely to metastasize than the usual carcinomas of the skin. (These cancers are reportable both nationally and internationally.)
(2) A report shall also be given for each subsequent primary cancer or benign brain-related tumor diagnosed in an individual. If it cannot be decided whether a case should be reported, the ASCR should be contacted for guidance.
(3) All reports of confirmed cases of cancer or benign brain-related tumor shall include but not be limited to the data items, including treatment and patient follow-up information, listed in the ASCR Data Acquisition Manual.
Author: Reda Wilson
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-13-1.