Advancing Korean nationwide registry for hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic sampling approach utilizing the Korea Central Cancer Registry database.

Kim, Bo Hyun; Yun, E Hwa; Lee, Jeong-Hoon; Hong, Geun; Park, Jun Yong; Shim, Ju Hyun; Kim, Eunyang; Kong, Hyun-Joo; Jung, Kyu-Won; Lim, Young-Suk

Kim, Bo Hyun; Yun, E Hwa; Lee, Jeong-Hoon; Hong, Geun; Park, Jun Yong; Shim, Ju Hyun; Kim, Eunyang; Kong, Hyun-Joo; Jung, Kyu-Won; Lim, Young-Suk.

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Kim BH; Division of Gastroenterology, Center for Liver and Pancreatobiliary Cancer, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea.
Yun EH; Korean Liver Cancer Association, Seoul, Korea.
Lee JH; Division of Cancer Registration and Surveillance, National Cancer Control Institute, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea.
Hong G; Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Park JY; Korean Liver Cancer Association, Seoul, Korea.
Shim JH; Department of Surgery, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Kim E; Korean Liver Cancer Association, Seoul, Korea.
Kong HJ; Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Jung KW; Korean Liver Cancer Association, Seoul, Korea.
Lim YS; Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

J Liver Cancer ; 24(1): 57-61, 2024 Mar.

Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38528809

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) presents a substantial public health challenge in South Korea as evidenced by 10,565 new cases annually (incidence rate of 30 per 100,000 individuals), in 2020. Cancer registries play a crucial role in gathering data on incidence, disease attributes, etiology, treatment modalities, outcomes, and informing health policies. The effectiveness of a registry depends on the completeness and accuracy of data. Established in 1999 by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the Korea Central Cancer Registry (KCCR) is a comprehensive, legally mandated, nationwide registry that captures nearly all incidence and survival data for major cancers, including HCC, in Korea. However, detailed information on cancer staging, specific characteristics, and treatments is lacking. To address this gap, the KCCR, in partnership with the Korean Liver Cancer Association (KLCA), has implemented a systematic approach to collect detailed data on HCC since 2010. This involved random sampling of 10-15% of all new HCC cases diagnosed since 2003. The registry process encompassed four stages random case selection, meticulous data extraction by trained personnel, expert validation, anonymization of personal data, and data dissemination for research purposes. This random sampling strategy mitigates the biases associated with voluntary reporting and aligns with stringent privacy regulations. This innovative approach positions the KCCR and KLCA as foundations for advancing cancer control and shaping health policies in South Korea.

Palabras clave

Carcinoma, hepatocellular; Epidemiology; Incidence; Neoplasm staging; Registries

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