Central Tumor Registry



Do you know what a central tumor registry is? Watch this video if you would like to learn more about all that central registries do.
The Montana Central Tumor Registry (MCTR) is a population based cancer registry that collects (MU2), the MCTR will be implementing electronic cancer reporting from physician practices throughout the state. Cancer reporting on each patient diagnosed or treated for cancer in Montana is required by state law and administrative rule.
In the Spotlight!
Cancer in Montana - Preliminary Report 2015-2019 (January 2021)
Tobacco Use Increases the Risk of Cancer (September 2020)
Cancer in Montana - Annual Report 2013-2017
Frequently Asked Questions about Brain Cancer Study in Silver Bow and Deer Lodge Counties
Investigating Cancer Clusters in Montana (April 2017)
NAACCR Abbreviation List
Tumor Registry Law and Rules
ARM Tumor Registry Rules
MCA Tumor Registry Law
MCTR Reporting Manuals
- Physician Reporting - Reporting through certified electronic health record (EHR) technology (required for MU2 cancer reporting)
Physician Reporting Manual 2016
Please contact Debbi Lemons at dlemons@mt.gov for a copy of the physician reporting form
Data Sharing Policies and Procedures
If you would like a copy of MCTR newsletters please contact Debbi Lemons at the below email.
For more information, contact:
Debbi Lemons, RHIA, CTR
Coordinator
Montana Central Tumor Registry
PO Box 202952
Helena, MT 59620-2952
Phone: (406) 444-6786
Fax: (406) 444-6557
E-mail dlemons@mt.gov