Kentucky Cancer Registry
Statewide Cancer Surveillance Program
Technical Resources
KCR Manuals Online
Technical Resources

KCR Manuals
Online

Documentation for cancer abstractors, registry operators, and data analysts using the Kentucky Cancer Registry's CPDMS.net system. Includes the current Abstractor's Manual, operator guides, data dictionaries, and archived editions.

2023
Current Edition Abstractor's Manual — updated February 2024
7
Archived Editions Annual manuals available from 2009 onward
6
Reference Documents Forms, data dictionaries, and guides
Current Edition

Active Manuals & Guides

Web Documentation
CPDMS.net Operator's Manual
Step-by-step instructions for every function of the CPDMS.net registry software — setup, data entry, reporting, and administration.
Updated Feb 1, 2021 Open Manual
Community Resource
Kentucky Registrars Wiki
Collaborative knowledge base for Kentucky cancer registrars. Tips, best practices, coding guidance, and peer discussion maintained by the KCR community.
Downloads & References

Reference Documents

Resource Guide and Links
PDF — Comprehensive listing of coding resources, external references, and approved links for cancer abstractors
Download
KCR Standard Data Variables Over Time
Excel — Reference dates and version history for KCR standard data variables — updated 2024
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CPDMS.net Abstract Form — 2018
Excel — Printable abstract data entry form; mandatory items shown in bold. Most recent version for use with CPDMS.net.
Download
NAACCR Output from Data Analysis for KCR Research
Word Document — Special use guide for interpreting NAACCR output in KCR research contexts — updated July 2, 2014
Download
Historical Editions

Archived Manuals

Prior-year editions of the Abstractor's Manual are retained for reference. Each reflects the NAACCR standards, SEER Program requirements, and CPDMS.net data items in effect for that reporting year.

Edition Year Format Notes Download
2021 Abstractor's Manual 2021 PDF Includes tumor molecular test data reporting guidance Download
2018 Abstractor's Manual 2018 PDF For use with CPDMS.net; updated ambiguous terminology guidance Download
2017 Abstractor's Manual 2017 PDF Updated casefinding and case reporting requirements Download
2016 Abstractor's Manual 2016 PDF Revised multiple primary and histology coding rules Download
2015 Abstractor's Manual 2015 PDF Updated hematopoietic and lymphoid malignancy coding Download
2012 Abstractor's Manual 2012 PDF Includes 2010 hematopoietic malignancy coding rules Download
2009 Abstractor's Manual 2009 PDF Pre-2010 hematopoietic coding; SEER Multiple Primary rules Download