Current Edition
Active Manuals & Guides
Primary Reference — PDF & Web Help
2023 Abstractor's Manual
The complete data collection and coding reference for CPDMS.net. Describes every data item collected by KCR with precise coding instructions. Mandatory items are identified in UPPER CASE. Updated to reflect current NAACCR standards and SEER Program requirements.
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.
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
KCR Standard Data Variables Over Time
CPDMS.net Abstract Form — 2018
NAACCR Output from Data Analysis for KCR Research
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 | Includes tumor molecular test data reporting guidance | Download | |
| 2018 Abstractor's Manual | 2018 | For use with CPDMS.net; updated ambiguous terminology guidance | Download | |
| 2017 Abstractor's Manual | 2017 | Updated casefinding and case reporting requirements | Download | |
| 2016 Abstractor's Manual | 2016 | Revised multiple primary and histology coding rules | Download | |
| 2015 Abstractor's Manual | 2015 | Updated hematopoietic and lymphoid malignancy coding | Download | |
| 2012 Abstractor's Manual | 2012 | Includes 2010 hematopoietic malignancy coding rules | Download | |
| 2009 Abstractor's Manual | 2009 | Pre-2010 hematopoietic coding; SEER Multiple Primary rules | Download |