Montana Central Tumor Registry
The data that are collected and managed by the Montana Central Tumor Registry (MCTR) are the primary source of information regarding cancer incidence in Montana. The MCTR maintains a data-management system on the diagnosis, treatment and outcome of cancer and other reportable tumors in Montana, and has been collecting data continuously since 1979.
The primary objective of the MCTR is to analyze the incidence, mortality, survival, and the changing frequency of cancer in Montana residents.
Follow-up is conducted yearly on patients registered on the MCTR and is a necessary part of adequate care for cancer patients. All data concerning cancer patients is held in strict confidence by the MCTR.
The following tumors are collected:
1. All malignant and in-situ neoplasms except basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin.
2. All benign tumors of the brain.
Quarterly Surveillance Reports
Compliance with Radiation After Breast Conserving Surgery(May 2008)
Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma (January 2008)
Screening in Cancer Prevention and Early Detection (October 2007)
Skin Cancer in Montana (July 2007)
Cancer Cluster Investigation (July 2007)
Colorectal Cancer in Montana (April 2007)
Prostate Cancer in Montana (January 2007)
Breast Cancer in Montana (October 2006)
Epidemiologic Transitions and Prevalence of Cancer (October 2006)
Lung Cancer in Montana (July 2006)
Thyroid Cancer in Montana (April 2006)
Cervical Cancer in Montana (January 2006)
Other Reports
Mesothelioma in Montana (September 2005)
Tumor Registry Annual Reports
Cancer in Montana - Annual Report 2000-2004
Cancer in Montana - Annual Report 1999-2003
Cancer in Montana - Annual Report 1996-2000
Tumor Registry Law and Rules
Reporting Manual
For more information, contact:
Debbi Lemons, Program Manager
Montana Central Tumor Registry
PO Box 202952
Helena, MT 59620-2952
Phone: (406) 444-2618
Fax: (406) 444-6557
e-mail dlemons@mt.gov
