COMPUTER SOLUTION FOR A CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY RESEARCH DEPARTMENT IN THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS

摘要

In 1965, a cancer registry based on handwritten cards was established in the Republic of Belarus. As the registration system was already computerized in 1978, hardware and software now need to be upgraded to meet international standards. There are 12 oncological dispensaries in Belarus, specialized in diagnosing and treating cancer patients. Patients suspected to suffer from a malignant disease are transferred to these centres for further diagnostic assessment. If the cancer diagnosis is confirmed, the case is reported to the central registry by means of a special form and additionally on computer floppy disk. The data include family name, first name, father's name, sex, age, date of birth, nationality, profession, address, registration and diagnosis date, ICD-9 code, method of verification of the diagnosis, and the registration number in the dispensary.