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Technical Information for Understanding Data

One of the mandates of Cancer Care Ontario is to provide reliable, high-quality data.

How We Collect Cancer Registry Data Notice: Change to Reference Population

We have expertise in translating large data sets into meaningful information. This information helps increase awareness about how the health system is performing. It also supports initiatives that aim to improve specific aspects of the system. 

We also provide technical information for those reviewing and working with the data. Refer to the resources provided here to better understand the characteristics of the data elements and the relationships between them.

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