A new publication in the International Journal of Medical Informatics Advancing cancer data collection: ICD-11 implementation in European oncology and cancer registries presents the first recommendations for implementing ICD-11 in oncology.
Experts emphasize that the effective adoption of this classification requires leveraging the experience of cancer registries in collecting structured and detailed patient data. Cancer registries, using classifications such as TNM, ICD-O, and ICCC-3, provide valuable insights that support precise cancer coding. The study highlights that while ICD-11 opens new possibilities for oncological data analysis, its success will depend on close collaboration between cancer registries, clinicians, and IT systems. Additionally, the ENCR guidelines could serve as a foundation for developing similar validation tools tailored specifically for ICD-11.
The integration of ICD-11 with other oncological classifications is essential for reliable data reporting and optimizing cancer treatments. The detailed recommendations in this article mark an important step toward a modern oncology framework driven by high-quality, structured data.
Link to the article: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1386505625000383