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Texas Cancer Reporting News
TCR Completes 1985-1992 Data
For 6 Public Health Regions
he Texas Cancer Registry (TCR) is making final preparations to publish a report on cancer incide
and mortality in Texas for the period of 1985-1992. This report will include cancer incidence
mortality data for 6 of the 11 Public Health Regions (PHRs) in the state. Incidence data for 1990-1
are available for each PHR, and for 1985-1992 for regions 1, 9 and 10 (see map). Mortality data are avail
for the entire study period for all PHR's included in this report.nce
and
992
ableData for this study come from
Public Health Regions (PHR)
1,7,8,9,10 & 117 3
6
l85-1992
(Golden Crescent,
S4 4 , 1989-1992 only)This report will provide cancer incidence and
mortality rates for the study area by sex and
race/ethnicity. Incidence and mortality rates
will be given for each of the following major
cancer sites: total cancers, prostate, breast,
lung, colorectal, cervical, pancreatic, as well
as limited information on other cancers.
Race/ethnic differences in incidence and
mortality for each cancer is described, and
risk factor information is included. This
report will be useful for health planners,
epidemiologists, and others in describing the
cancer patterns that are characteristic of the
state of Texas and for targeting cancer
control efforts.
This combined incidence and mortality
report will be mailed to all hospitals and
others who are on our mailing list. To
request additional copies, contact David
Risser, Epidemiologist at 1/800-252-8059.*TRAINING
We realize that many of you are new to
cancer reporting and may have
questions. Please keep in mind that staff
are always available to answer specific
questions you may have regarding any
reporting issue.
On-site or group trainings are also
available. We are here to help you in
any way we possibly can. For more
information on training, contact your
appropriate regional program.*'Regional Contacts:
PHR 1, 9, 10
Lubbock
806/744-3577
Pat Ploegsma, RRA, CTR
Shelley Jordan
Karen Favers, ART
PHR 2, 3, 4
Arlington
817/264-4479
Elaine Allgood
Margaret McGovern, ART
Berta Hernandez
Jean Tooke
Avis Dennis, LVN
Della MillicanPHR 5,6
Houston
713/767-3180
Judy Spong, MS.
Denis McAuliffe, RN
Marie Longoria
Diann Purvis
Wanda HamiltonPHR 7
Austin
1/800-252-8059 or
512/467-2239
Deidre McMillan, CTR
Susan Perez, ART, CTR
Dwenda Smith, CTR
Shawna Waterman, CTRPHR 8, 11
San Antonio
210/949-2165
Kathryn Woehler, MPH, RN, CTR
Michelle Tessaro, CTR
Nelda Gonzalez
Lupe CastenadaPage 4
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