Cancer Registry
The Cancer Registry is an essential component of the cancer program at Forrest General Hospital. The registry abides by the standards set by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, and the Cancer Committee bylaws. The registry goals ensure accurate and timely collection of diagnosed and/or treated cancer patient data since 1968, which allow for the evaluation of patient outcomes and identification of opportunities for improvement. Lifetime follow-up of patients included in the database encourages clinical follow-up and surveillance of additional primaries. Registry activities in 2005 include 14 data requests from physicians, administration and other departments, and coordination and distribution of the 2005 Cancer Program of Excellence Annual Report. The Cancer Registry Staff Members: Daphne Nix, BS, CTR, Cancer Registrar; Jena Hopkins, Cancer Registrar; and Juliet Hinton, BSB, MBA, CTR, Cancer Registry Manager.
2005 Cancer Frequency by Primary Site
Bone/Connective Tissue 9
Brain, Central Nervous System and Endocrine 58
Breast 164
Colorectal 85
Digestive System 142
Female Genital Organs 34
Hematopoiectic 77
Lung 199
Male Genital Organs (including prostate) 176
Oral Cavity & Pharynx 39
Prostate 175
Respiratory System (including lung) 213
Skin/Melanomas 19
Skin/Other - 4
Thymus 1
Urinary Tract 35
All others - 27
Cases Added to the Registry per Year
2005 - 997
2004 - 1,072
2003 - 1,076
2002 - 1,279
2001 - 1,297
2000 - 1,401
1999 - 1,260
1998 - 1,197
1997 - 1,088
1996 - 1,083
1995 - 1,059
Cancer Committee
The Cancer Committee at Forrest General Hospital is concerned with the entire continuum of care for cancer patients. The committee's membership is multidisciplinary and consists of physician representatives from Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Diagnostic Radiology, Pathology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and the cancer liaison physician. Non-physician representatives include members of the Cancer Registry, Nursing Services, Social Services, Quality Management, and Administration. Other participants come from Health Information Management, Rehabilitation, and Nutrition. The committee meets quarterly.
Cancer Committee Goals
- Enhance clinical performance of staff through the provision of an oncology workshop
- Review survival data and develop strategies to increase survival outcome rate as appropriate: e.g. prostate cancer five year survival review
- Increase utilization of the FGH Cancer Center patient support services: e.g. mental health consults
- Evaluate the potential to expand cancer programs through enhancement of breast cancer care program
- Continue to review and monitor clinical pathways
- Collaborate with the Cancer Operations Council to accomplish goals
Cancer Committee's Quality Management Priorities
- Participation in two patient care evaluations: non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer
- Completion of five year survival rate on all stages of breast, colon, lung and prostate cancer; Forrest General Hospital versus national rates
Cancer Committee's Education Plan
Facilitate the health educational development of our community through screening and prevention educational programs
Market educational programs to the community through public service announcements, mail-outs, local television spots and local newspapers
Provide education activities for physicians and staff
2005 Geographic Distribution of Cases
Forrest 283
Lamar 125
Marion 76
Jones 74
Covington 69
Pearl River 52
Perry 50
E-mail FGH OnCall or call 1-800-844-4445, then press 1, for more information about The Cancer Registry.
