For the last 50 years, every major medical breakthrough in cancer can be traced back to the NIH and the @NCIResearchCtr, thanks in large part to cancer registrars. OVAC #CancerVoice #cancerregistrars

When you can get the COVID-19 vaccine, I hope you do—Barack and I are certainly glad we did. It’s our best shot at beating this virus, looking out for one another, and getting back to some of the things we miss. Getting vaccinated will save lives—and that life could be yours.

BREAKING: President Biden has signed the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. The White House says $1,400 checks for many Americans will go out before the end of the month.

I could not be prouder of the CPS - Chicago Public Schools students I spoke with recently about A Promised Land. One of the reasons I wrote this book was for young people to be able to see themselves in my story—and I hope our conversation left them as inspired as it left me.

A message from Dr. Lisa Richardson, Director, DCPC, CDC, and long time cancer registrar advocate; Dr. Robert W. Carlson, CEO, National Comprehensive Cancer Network; and Dr. Laura Makaroff, SVP, Prevention and Early Detection, American Cancer Society. youtube.com/watch?v=mDlYzB…

Happy NCRW! Create a short “day in the life” of a CTR video and post to Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Have a meaningful story to share about life during the pandemic? Whether it’s a struggle or a triumph, it’s a day in the life. Use #NCRW21 to be entered.

Wishing all colleagues a happy NCRW. Thank you for all that you for cancer surveillance and registration

Have you caught up with the new “NCRA Best Practice Guidance Series”? With the launch of the “Series”, NCRA is introducing best practice recommendations on an area of outsourcing service evaluation, selection and management. #cancerregistrars ncra-usa.org/Advocacy/Workf…

Cancer is a genetic disease—that is, cancer is caused by certain changes to genes that control the way our cells function, especially how they grow and divide: cancer.gov/about-cancer/c…

Big news from the CDC: If you’re fully vaccinated, you do not need to wear a mask – indoors or outdoors, in most settings. We’ve gotten this far. Whether you choose to get vaccinated or wear a mask, please protect yourself until we get to the finish line.

In observance of #NWHW the OMH Knowledge Center recommends the book, Health and Health Care Concerns Among Women and Racial and Ethnic Minorities. To access the book and find additional information, visit our online library catalog: bit.ly/3boDxbr #MinorityHealth

Since the beginning of the pandemic, some racial and ethnic minority groups have had higher rates of #COVID19 infection, hospitalization, and death. We all have a part in ensuring everyone has the opportunity to be as healthy as possible. More: bit.ly/CDTweeklyreview.

You're invited to the 43rd Annual Florida Cancer Registrars Association virtual conference being held over two half-days Monday & Tuesday August 2-3rd 2021. Register today for free. Please contact program chair [email protected] for more details

Announcing the CTR Credential Testimonial Series! Starting today, throughout October and November, we will be posting what the CTR Credential means professionally and personally to one of your cancer registry community peers. Follow the hashtag #NCRAcertification.

Barbara J. Dearmon, BS, CTR; Manager, Oncology Support Services ‘I’m honored to be a CTR, take pride in my credentials and I know my role is essential for capturing accurate, quality and reliable curated data.’ #NCRAcertification

Need a break today? NCRA President Karen Anne Mason, MSc, RN, CTR, encourages nomination submissions for NCRA Awards in this special playlist on NCRA's YouTube Channel! Nominate a peer or yourself by January 31, 2022 and be sure to like and subscribe! youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Today’s National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, which raises awareness about HIV and AIDS prevention, care, and treatment in communities of color nationwide. Learn more about #NBHAAD at bit.ly/NBHAADFL2022. You can find resources at KnowYourHIVStatus.com.

Nashville was given the Nickname ‘Music City’ by England's Queen Victoria after receiving the Fisk University Jubilee Singers in her court in 1873. The group, made of mostly those formely enslaved, put Nashville on the musical map.

Honored to be featured on the latest edition of Cancer Registry World podcast as one of the ERS Advisory Board's members. Barbara is employed by Asension St. Vincent's Healthcare. Jacksonville, FL. Take a listen on your favorite podcast platform or at mycrstar.com/cancerregistry…

When you shop @AmazonSmile, Amazon will make a donation to Fcra Education Foundation Inc. smile.amazon.com/ch/83-0500037 which supports advancement of data quality in cancer research through direct support of cancer registrar education. Happy Holidays