The JRC–ENCR Quality Check Software (QCS) has been updated to version 2.3.9, with several major enhancements to support cancer registries in validating incidence data submitted to the European Cancer Information System (ECIS).Key updates in QCS 2.3.9 include:New multivariate checks for follow‑up… more
A new paper, “Availability of Stage Information From Cancer Registries Providing Data to the European Cancer Information System for Six Selected Cancers”, has been published in the International Journal of Cancer. The study provides the first comprehensive Europe‑wide overview of how population‑… more
New long‑term estimates of cancer incidence and mortality are now available for EU‑27 and EFTA countries in the European Cancer Information System (ECIS), extending projections up to 2050. These estimates build on the 2024 ECIS incidence and mortality estimates and use different population… more
In August 2026, the European Network of Cancer Registries (ENCR) will launch the next round of elections to renew part of the ENCR Steering Committee for the 2027–2029 term. The Steering Committee is responsible for guiding ENCR’s strategic priorities, supporting harmonisation of cancer… more
A joint effort using population-based data was generated from the BENCHISTA international study. The study, led by researchers at University College London (UCL), and the Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori (INT) in Milan, emphasises the importance of collecting cancer stage data… more
The ENCR recommendations on recording treatment variables in population‑based cancer registries will be presented, and will build on the experiences built in selected cancer registries as well as the analysis of treatment collection in Europe. It will include:
Online workshop: ENCR Recommendations on Recording Recurrence, Progression and Transformation EpisodesThe European Network of Cancer Registries (ENCR) will host an online workshop on “ENCR Recommendations on Recording Recurrence, Progression and Transformation (RPT) Episodes” on 23 October 2026, 10… more
The Corsican Summer School on Modern Methods in Biostatistics and Epidemiology is a crucial event for learning more about statistical methods and recent advances in statistical methods for analysing excess risk. The fifth edition, organized by Professor Roch Giorgi and by the Challenges in the… more
The EU-funded CANDLE project aims to support establishment of National Cancer Data Nodes (NCDNs) in member states and associated countries in alignment with the Europea
The Cancer Survival Group will be running our 19th annual short course on Cancer Survival: Principles, Methods and A
The ENCR recommendations on recording treatment variables in population‑based cancer registries will be presented, and will build on the experiences built in selected cancer registries as well as the analysis of treatment collection in Europe. It will include:An overview of CancerWatch survey… more
The Corsican Summer School on Modern Methods in Biostatistics and Epidemiology is a crucial event for learning more about statistical methods and recent advances in statistical methods for analysing excess risk. The fifth edition, organized by Professor Roch Giorgi and by the Challenges in the… more
The Cancer Survival Group will be running our 19th annual short course on … more
The short course Cancer Survival: Principles, Methods and Applications is focused on the estimation and real-world applications of… more
The "ENCR Recommendations on Recording and reporting of urothelial tumours of the urinary tract” was recently endorsed. In a webinar the new recommendation will be explained and there will be the possibility to ask questions about the recommendation.
Date and time: 19 April 2023, 10:00-12:00… more
Online workshop: ENCR Recommendations on Recording Recurrence, Progression and Transformation EpisodesThe European Network of Cancer Registries (ENCR) will host an online workshop on “ENCR Recommendations on Recording Recurrence, Progression and Transformation (RPT) Episodes” on 23 October 2026, 10… more
The two half-day virtual workshop on software applications and AI tools for cancer registries will present best practices in European CR’s, project presentations and discussion.18 October 2024Software, Applications, and IT Tools for Data Collection and Quality Assurance in Cancer Registries25… more
About the Communication WorkshopCancer registries play a crucial role in collecting and analysing cancer data. Clear and effective communication is essential to convey this information to various stakeholders, including policymakers, researchers, healthcare professionals, and the public.This… more
The ENCR workshop took place as a side event to the ENCR-IACR Scientific Conference in Granada, Spain.
Detailed programme
ENCR Workshop on IT tools and novel AI approaches for cancer registration, 13th November 2023
Introduction to the workshop
Mats Lambe,… more
We are pleased to inform you that the Call for Abstracts is now open for the 50th GRELL Scientific Conference, which will take place 13–15 May 2026 in Dijon, France.This special anniversary edition will bring together the cancer registry and research community for a two-day scientific conference,… more
The joint scientific meeting of the ENCR and the GRELL (Group for Cancer Epidemiology and Registration in Latin Language Countries) will take place between 27-30 May 2025 in Porto, Portugal, and will bring together cancer registry professionals, researchers, and experts from Europe and GRELL… more
GRELL announces the next 48th Group for Cancer Epidemiology and Registration in Latin Language Countries Annual Meeting, on 15-17 May 2024, in Lausanne, Switzerland.
The meeting will be mainly in-person, but virtual participation is possible.
It includes a workshop on data linkage and screening… more
The ENCR Scientific conference 2023 was organized in partnership with the International Association of Cancer Registries (IACR) and the Andalusian School of Public Health (EASP), in Granada, Spain. Watch a video or… more
The International Association of Cancer Registries (IACR) launched the 2022 Virtual Scientific Conference.
Save these dates: 8-10 November 2022.
More information is available here.