WK4 DISCUSSION HP-212

Tumor

A tumor/cancer registry contains recorded information about the status of patients with tumors. It is organized so that data can be analyzed as it is collected. 

A Tumor Registrar is a growing profession in healthcare.     

Explore the relationship between the tumor registry (Data) and the tumor registrar (Person)

Include all the following aspects in the discussion:

• Research the duties of the Tumor Registrar.

• Describe at least five duties of the Tumor Registrar.

• How does neoplasm coding assist the Tumor Registrar in providing information to the medical community?

• Discuss your thoughts on how a Tumor Registrar can impact your future career in coding

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