Since 1954

Hospital Based Cancer Registry(HBCR)

Leading cancer surveillance and clinical research since 1954 at Cancer Institute (WIA).

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A Legacy of Data-Driven Excellence

The Hospital Based Cancer Registry (HBCR) at the institute has been functioning since its inception in 1954, making it one of the earliest and most comprehensive hospital cancer registries in India. The registry systematically documents socio-demographic and clinical information using standardized and uniform data collection formats to ensure consistency, accuracy, and reliability.

Integrated Clinical Governance

The registry functions in close coordination with the Medical Records Department (MRD) to maintain data fidelity across all clinical specialties:

  • Documentation IntegrityMonitor the completeness and accuracy of documentation in patient case records.
  • Gap IdentificationIdentify gaps in clinical documentation to ensure high-fidelity data collection.
  • Clinical FeedbackCommunicate observations to clinicians through Tumour Boards and Specialty Boards.

Contribution to National Cancer Registry Program (NCRP)

These contributions have strengthened evidence generation related to treatment practices, survival outcomes, and cancer control planning at both institutional and national levels.

Systematic cancer data reporting in accordance with NCRP (ICMR) guidelines has strengthened evidence generation related to treatment practices, survival outcomes, and cancer control planning at both institutional and national levels.

  1. 1984 Milestone

    Commenced systematic cancer data reporting under NCRP (ICMR) guidelines.

  2. 2006 Milestone

    Active participation in Patterns of Care and Survival Studies for Breast, Cervical, and Head & Neck cancers.

National NCRP Collaboration

Digitization of Medical Records

This transition supports the institute’s long-term goal of establishing a paperless cancer registry environment.

As part of modernization efforts, the institute is actively transitioning from physical medical records to digital medical records stored on secure institutional servers.

  • Patient case records are systematically scanned and digitized
  • Digital records are securely stored on institutional servers
  • Records can be retrieved efficiently whenever required
  • Significantly reduced dependency on physical storage infrastructure