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Software, manuals, training materials, and support tools for cancer data reporters, hospital registrars, and physicians submitting data to the Kentucky Cancer Registry.

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Applications

Software

CPDMS.net

Kentucky's web-based Cancer Patient Data Management System for electronic cancer case submission and management by reporting facilities.

Launch CPDMS.net
CDA Evaluator

A validation tool for testing Clinical Document Architecture (CDA) cancer reporting documents before submission to KCR under Meaningful Use requirements.

Open CDA Evaluator
Help & Support

Technical Support

File Transfer
Secure File Transfer (FES)

Submit data files securely to KCR via the University of Kentucky's encrypted FES portal.

Go to FES
PDF Guide
FES Transfer Instructions

Step-by-step instructions for using the secure file transfer system to submit data to KCR.

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Application
CPDMS.net Support

Technical support portal for CPDMS.net users › access help documentation and contact support staff.

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Documentation

KCR Manuals Online

Archived Manuals
Web
Abstractor's Manual › Web Help
Live online reference › Confluence Wiki
PDF
2023 Abstractor's Manual
Updated 02/13/2024
Web
CPDMS.net Operator's Manual
Updated 02/01/2021 › Confluence Wiki
DOC
NAACCR Output from Data Analysis for KCR Research
Updated 7/2/2014
XLS
CPDMS.net Abstract Form › 2018
Excel workbook
XLS
KCR Standard Data Variables Over Time
Reference Dates 2024 › Excel workbook
PDF
Resource Guide and Links
Quick reference › PDF
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KCR Training

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Continuing Education

NAACCR Webinars

Monthly NAACCR educational webinars hosted by KCR. Each download includes slides and recording. Having access problems? Contact KCR Tech Support.

2025
September 2025
Coding Pitfalls 2025
August 2025
Solid Tumor Rules 2025
July 2025
Leveraging Technology
June 2025
Uterus
May 2025
Prostate
April 2025
Treatment
March 2025
Boot Camp
February 2025
Hematopoietic Pt. 2
January 2025
Hematopoietic Pt. 1
2024
December 2024
Unusual Sites
November 2024
Bladder
October 2024
Larynx & Base of Tongue
September 2024
Coding Pitfalls
August 2024
CNS
July 2024
Life in a CoC Facility
June 2024
Thyroid
May 2024
Ovary
April 2024
Boot Camp 2
March 2024
Boot Camp 1
February 2024
Pancreas
January 2024
Liver & Bile Duct
2023
December 2023
Radiology & Radiation
November 2023
Lung Part 2
October 2023
Lung Part 1
September 2023
Pitfalls
August 2023
Melanoma
July 2023
IT for Cancer Registries
June 2023
Lower GI Part 2
May 2023
Lower GI Part 1
April 2023
Prostate
March 2023
Boot Camp
February 2023
Data Item Relationship
January 2023
Head & Neck
Show Earlier Years (2014›2022)
2022
December 2022
Esophagus
November 2022
Breast Part 2
October 2022
Breast Part 1
September 2022
Coding Pitfalls
July 2022
Back to the Future CoC
June 2022
CNS
May 2022
Colon
April 2022
Hematopoietic
March 2022
Boot Camp
February 2022
Data Item Relationships
January 2022
Lung
2021
December 2021
Treatment
November 2021
Bladder
October 2021
Uterus
September 2021
Coding Pitfalls
August 2021
Breast
July 2021
CoC Accreditation
June 2021
Kidney
May 2021
Pancreas
April 2021
Larynx
March 2021
Boot Camp
February 2021
Lymphoma
January 2021
Treatment
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Dec 2020
Thyroid
Nov 2020
Lung
Oct 2020
Prostate
Sep 2020
Coding Pitfalls
Mar 2020
Boot Camp
Apr 2020
Melanoma
Oct 2019
Breast
Mar 2014
Boot Camp
Feb 2014
Treatment
Collaborative Resource

Kentucky Registrars Wiki

Confluence Wiki
Kentucky Registrars Wiki

A collaborative knowledge base for Kentucky cancer registrars › coding guidance, policy updates, Q&A, and shared resources maintained by the KCR community.

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