A computerized data system
know as the Cancer Registry has been designed to collect, manage and analyze
information on individuals who are either diagnosed or treated for cancer at
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. The Cancer Registry, which is tied into Louisiana's
registry, conducts lifetime follow-ups of Lake Charles Memorial's Cancer
Center patients. These
follow-ups provide a means of monitoring and evaluating the success of the Memorial Hospital's Cancer
Center treatment
programs.
A vital component of the Cancer Center
at Memorial Hospital, the Cancer Registry also
collects demographics, cancer identification, treatment, and follow-up data on
each cancer patient diagnosed or treated. This data contributes to
the planning, staging and continuity of care for our patients. Each year our
cancer data is submitted to both the Louisiana Tumor Registry and the National
Cancer Database to enable public health professionals to better understand and
address the cancer burden.
For more information
on the Cancer Registry, call (337) 494-2146.