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Membership CardBegin by acquiring the symbol that identifies you as a member of the oldest national cancer registry association in North America: your NCRA membership card. Your membership card is sent to you when you join or renew.

Membership DirectoryConnect with the largest network of cancer registry professionals using NCRA’s online membership directory. Access the member directory at www.ncra-usa.org/directory.

Members-Only SectionAccess the members-only section to manage your NCRA profile and account. You can print receipts, renew membership, and keep your contact information current. You may also update your communication preferences and much more!

NCRA WebsiteWhat is the fastest way to learn all about NCRA? Visit www.ncra-usa.org to discover NCRA’s history, leadership, hot topics, events, programs, products, plans, and more!

Center for Cancer Registry Education (CCRE)Through NCRA’s Center for Cancer Registry Education, ac-cess a variety of educational products and services, includ-ing live webinars, learning modules, online courses, CTR

Exam prep resources, and much more. The CCRE also provides an easy way for CTRs to manage their continuing education credits. Learn more at www.CancerRegistryEducation.org.

Put Your NCRA Membership to Work NCRA membership will help you craft a fulfilling and exciting career in the cancer registry. Whether you are just getting started or a long-time member, NCRA member benefits can assist by helping you make connections, stay current, and grow professionally. We offer discounts on annual conference registrations, workshops, webinars, publications, car rentals, and much more. For a list of benefits, go to www.ncra-usa.org/benefits.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?The sites being presented in

these AJCC TNM Staging webinars represent complex abstracting

issues. Registrars who want to improve their abstracting skills for difficult cases will benefit from the content of these webinars.

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QUESTIONS?Mary MaulNCRA Education Manager703-299-6640 x314 E-mail: MMaul@ncra-usa.org

NCRA’S FALL 2015 LIVE SIX-PART WEBINAR SERIES

AJCC TNM Staging: Head and Neck Cancers and Cancer of the Biliary SitesAJCC TNM Staging: Head and Neck CancersWednesday, October 7, 2015; 2:00 pm ETThe presenter is Ashish A. Patel, MD, DDS, Head and Neck Institute/Head and Neck Surgical Associates, Portland, OR. Dr. Patel will help registrars better understand the anatomy of head and neck sites, the lymph node stations, and regional structures. He will provide an overview of the epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and staging for head and neck cancers.

AJCC TNM Staging: Pathology of Head and Neck Cancers Wednesday, October 21, 2015; 2:00 pm ETThe presenter is Raja Seethala, MD, Associate Professor of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. The diverse tissues in the head and neck region give rise to a broad spectrum of tumors and tumor-like conditions. Dr. Seethala will address the most common malignancy, squamous cell carcinoma, and its variants. He will discuss the pathologist’s role in the staging process and how he/she arrives at decisions to determine the stage of the cancer.

AJCC TNM Staging: Treatment of Head and Neck CancersWednesday, November 4, 2015; 2:00 pm ETThe presenter is Maen Hussein, MD, Medical Oncologist at Florida Cancer Specialists, Venice, FL. Dr. Hussein will discuss the primary treatment options for head and neck cancers which include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy. He will outline the future of treatment, as well. Dr. Hussein will also discuss factors that affect treatment options, including the type and stage of cancer, side effects, and the patient’s preferences and overall health.

AJCC TNM Staging: Cancer of the LiverWednesday, October 28, 2015; 4:00 pm ETThe presenter is Michael Kluger, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Surgery, College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY. Dr. Kluger will discuss the anatomy, regional lymph nodes, and distant

metastatic sites of the liver, as a primary site, and the rules for clinical and pathological staging. He will address cancers that have spread to the lymph nodes and those that are classified unresectable.

AJCC TNM Staging: Cancer of the Intrahepatic Bile Ducts Wednesday, November 18, 2015; 4:00 pm ET The presenter is Michael D. Kluger, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Surgery, College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY. Dr. Kluger will provide an overview of the anatomy of the bile duct region and focus on intrahepatic bile duct cancers (those starting in the liver). Intrahepatic bile duct cancer, sometimes referred to as cholangiocarcinoma, may spread to the lymphatic system, and Dr. Kluger will address this diagnosis as well. He will provide rules for clinical and pathologic staging.

AJCC TNM Staging: Cancer of the GallbladderWednesday, December 2, 2015; 2:00 pm ETThe presenter is Steven Cunningham, MD, Director of Pancreatic and Hepatobiliary Surgery, St. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Dr. Cunningham will address the anatomy of the gallbladder, the regional lymph nodes, and the spread to distant metastatic sites, such as the lymph nodes and/or the liver. He will discuss the development of gallbladder cancer in the epithelium (the inside wall of the gallbladder) and the growth, sometimes through layers toward the outside of the gallbladder. Dr. Cunningham will also address the rules for clinical and pathological staging.

Now Available! Group Discount Pricing

NCRA offers discount pricing for groups of six registrants or more! E-mail ccre@ncra-usa.org or call 703-299-6640 Ext. 317 to learn more! Group orders must be placed by Friday, October 2, 2015.EARN 0NE CE FOR EACH WEBINAR!

Register online at www.CancerRegistryEducation.org/live-webinars or complete the registration form on the reverse side and fax to 703-299-6620.

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VolunteerGet involved in NCRA and develop important leadership and management skills to advance your career. As an active NCRA member, you are eligible to serve on national committees and run for the Board of Directors. For more information, visit www.ncra-usa.org/volunteer or e-mail volunteer@ncra-usa.org.

Stay InformedThe Update, NCRA’s bi-weekly e-newsletter, is sent to your primary e-mail address every other Thursday and contains information on NCRA products and services, along with industry updates.

The Connection, NCRA’s quarterly member newsletter includes detailed articles on NCRA events, updates from the Board of Directors, career advice and cancer registry news.

The Journal of Registry Management includes in-depth articles and studies on cancer registry issues and is mailed to members four times a year. It is the only academic journal devoted to the cancer registry profession.

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The ConnectionThe Official Newsletter of NCRA Summer 2015

On a Mission: Education for a Changing Environment NCRA 2015 Annual Educational Conference Summary DIANNE CLEVELAND, RHIA, CTR AND KIMBERLY WILLIS, CTR, 2015 CO-PROGRAM CHAIRSNCRA’s 41st Annual Educational Conference in San Antonio provided exceptional learning

opportunities. From the two-day pre-conference workshop, SEER: 2015 Advanced Topics for Registry Professionals, to our post-conference workshops, Cancer Informatics for Registrars: From Bedside to Big Data and One-Day Intensive CTR Exam Prep, the Program Committee strove to meet the needs of registry professionals working in many capacities and at all levels of cancer data management.

As members of the cancer registry community, our immediate future includes the transition from Collaborative Stage to directly coded AJCC TNM staging.

Our conference program had a major focus on introducing new registrars to directly coded stage and refreshing past knowledge of this system, including site-specific presentations. It also included excellent information for central cancer registries and topics on registry management, and—in our professional

development sessions—facilitated opportunities to grow.

Thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors who made the Exhibit Hall a resounding success with the latest in cancer registry products and services, and to the state organizations for their tremendous support.

And a special thank you to NCRA’s Education Committee and Program Committee for helping us provide an outstanding program in the unforgettable city of San Antonio. We hope you enjoyed the beauty, amazing history, and culture of the Riverwalk and San Antonio, and returned home better equipped to face the many changes impacting our field.

We look forward to reviewing your evaluations and incorporating your ideas into next year’s educational program. See you at the 2016 Annual Conference, April 10-13, 2016 in Las Vegas.

Our keynote speaker, Clement Bezold, PhD, highlighted our commitment to education and advocacy. His position as founder and chairman of the Institute for Alternative Futures and as a consultant for the healthcare industry embodies the idea of education in a changing environment. His vision for the future of healthcare, and the role of cancer data management in this future, helped us all better understand our part in arriving at our “preferred future” in healthcare and the ever-expanding role of cancer registry data in the development of policy that impacts the future of oncology care.

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Mentoring Program NCRA’s Mentoring Program is designed to assist students and cancer registrars in earning the CTR credential and to help current CTRs advance their careers. Learn more at www.ncra-usa.org/mentoring.

Job BankNCRA’s Job Bank provides access to new job listings and allows members to post resumes and create job alerts. Students can also find sites to complete the clinical practicum hours needed to be eligible to take the CTR Exam. Visit www.ncra-usa.org/job to get started.

Discount on the CTR Maintenance FeeThe Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR®) credential is nationally recognized and sets the standard for professional excellence in the cancer registry field. NCRA members pay $25 for their annual CTR maintenance fee; CTRs who are not NCRA members pay $105.

If you are a member who has not yet earned the CTR credential, consider taking the exam. By having “CTR” after your name, you announce to employers, colleagues, and others that you are an individual with superior cancer registry knowledge and skills. Earning the CTR credential is an investment in yourself and can help you:

Improve your earning potential.•Open the door to more opportunities for career enhancement.•Increase your job mobility and choices, even in the face of a tough job market.•Meet your short-term job goals and position yourself for a long and successful career.•Provide a foundation of broad and deep understanding.•

Not sure how to get started or need more information? Go to www.CTRExam.org for details on exam eligibility requirements, application information, and testing dates. To learn about NCRA’s CTR Exam prep resources, visit www.CancerRegistryEducation.org.

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Annual Conference Registration Fee DiscountNCRA members receive up to 30 percent off NCRA’s annual conference registration fee and the option to earn up to 20+ CE credits. Go to www.ncra-usa.org/conference for the latest information.

Continuing Education and Professional Development DiscountsNCRA members receive up to 20 percent off NCRA’s educational and professional develop-ment products, including webinars, publications, online courses, and much more. Visit www.CancerRegistryEducation.org to learn how you can put your membership discounts to work!

Cancer Registry Workforce StudiesNCRA is the industry leader in cancer registry workforce research. NCRA has worked with partner organizations to identify needs, launch research initiatives, coordinate studies, and promote the outcomes.

Learn more at www.ncra-usa.org/workforce.

Professional Liability InsuranceProfessional Liability Insurance is a new NCRA member benefit

offered through CPH & Associates. All NCRA members are eligible to apply and take advantage of the low annual premiums and the 50% discount on the administrative fee. The limits of liability offered are $1,000,000-$6,000,000 per one-policy year. Learn more at www.ncra-usa.org/PLinsurance.

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GET ANSWERSWhat is my NCRA membership ID number?Your ID number is a five-digit number that is found on your membership card and on all NCRA mailings. It is the number located above your name on the mailing label.

I lost my membership card. How do I get a new one? E-mail member@ncra-usa.org or call 703- 299-6640 Ext. 310 or 319 to request a new card.

How do I log-in to the NCRA website (www.ncra-usa.org)?Please log-in using your personalized username and password. If you don’t know your log-in information, visit www.ncra-usa.org/forgotlogin and request to have your log-in information e-mailed to you. This will only work if the entered e-mail address matches the e-mail address that NCRA has on file for you. Questions? E-mail us at member@ncra-usa.org.

How do I log-in to the Center for Cancer Registry Education (www.CancerRegistryEducation.org)?Use the same member log-in and password that you use for the NCRA website.

When are membership and/or CTR maintenance fees due?Your membership dues payment and CTR maintenance fee are due on December 31 and cover the period January 1 through December 31 of each year.

Do my member benefits take effect immediately?If you join online or by telephone, your membership is effective immediately, allowing you to access the “Members Only” section of the website. If you join by mail, allow four to six weeks to process your membership application.

When will I receive my membership card and new member packet?Membership cards and packets should arrive four to six weeks upon NCRA’s receipt of your application.

How do I contact NCRA Board of Directors? If you have a specific program-area question that you wish to address with a Board member, contact by e-mail by visiting the leadership web page at www.ncra-usa.org/leadership.

How do I contact NCRA? Phone: 703-299-6640 Exts. 310 or 319 Mail: National Cancer Registrars AssociationE-mail: member@ncra-usa.org c/o Membership DepartmentFax: 703-299-6620 1330 Braddock Place, Suite 520 Alexandria, VA 22314

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