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Continue reading →: Empowering Oncology Data Specialists: Essential Tools and KnowledgeThis is a hub for everything related to the role of an Oncology Data Specialist. The landscape for ODS professionals is ever-evolving, and staying abreast of the vast amount of information can seem like an insurmountable task. With that consideration, this platform aims to provide insights into the resources available…
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Continue reading →: Navigating Your Career in the Cancer Registry
A guest post from Kashanna Hector-Lebby MAFM, RHIA, ODS-C, CPC Summary of “Navigating Your Career in the Cancer Registry” Kashanna Hector-Lebby, the owner of Healthcare Education Leadership Prep, LLC, discusses career options in the cancer registry field. The primary settings for ODS specialists include hospital-based and population-based registries. ODS specialists…
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Continue reading →: On The BookshelfI’ve Seen the End of You: A Neurosurgeon’s Look at Faith, Doubt, and the Things We Think We Know Dr. W. Lee Warren, a practicing brain surgeon, thought he understood most outcomes for people with glioblastoma, head injuries, and other health issues. However, his perspective changed drastically when he faced…
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Continue reading →: What makes cancer cells different?
A Glimpse of the Inner Workings of a Normal Cell A significant advancement has been made in cellular imaging by combining radiography, nuclear magnetic resonance, and cryo-electron microscopy techniques. These methods provide a comprehensive view of the cell’s components, offering new insights into its function and organization. This breakthrough opens…
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Continue reading →: Cancer Registry CalculationsIf you’re unsure about the calculations for tumor size or radiation centi-gray, there are websites that can assist you. Tumor Size Conversion Rapid tables convert mm-to-cm Radiation absorbed dose conversion table Gray-to-centigray
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Continue reading →: Microsatellite Instability (MSI) in Colon Cancer: Impact on TreatmentAs oncology data specialists, we focus on specific factors for various cancer types, including MSI for colon cancer. MSI, or microsatellite instability, is crucial for understanding the outcome of colon cancer treatment. Mismatch Repair genes are responsible for monitoring and correcting DNA errors, and when they fail, cells can divide…
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Continue reading →: Enhance Understanding of Cancer with 3D Tumor VisualizationHave you ever been curious about the anatomical area mentioned in an abstract? Are you a visual learner who wishes to visualize the extent of a tumor’s involvement? There is a unique website that provides answers to these questions. I discovered this tool on the Susan G. Komen website, which…
Hi! I’m Lori, an Oncology Data Specialist of nearly 20 years in the industry with a passion for medical research and education.
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