Information for facilities working to achieve CoC Accreditation and for existing CoC-Accredited Cancer Programs.

Information on 2009 Changes to the Cancer Program Standards

Who to Contact When You Have a Question

For Programs Seeking Accreditation

• Eligibility for CoC Accreditation Program (35K PDF)
  • New Program Information Form (75K PDF)
• Steps Toward Achieving Accreditation
• Independent Cancer Consultant List
• Business Associate Agreement (HIPAA)

Essential References

• Cancer Program Standards 2009, Revised Edition
• Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards (FORDS)
• AJCC Cancer Staging Manual 6th Edition
• Collaborative Staging and Coding Manual version 01.03.00
• ICDO-3

Useful Resources

• Program Guidelines
  • Merged Program Guidelines
    • Merger Notification Form (65K DOC)
  • Network Program Guidelines
    • Network Notification Form (30K PDF)
• 2009 Cancer Committee Checklist (20K PDF)
• Using the Collaborative Staging System for Collecting AJCC TNM Staging
• Online Education Center for Cancer Programs
• Facility Information Profile System
• Inquiry and Response (I&R) System
• NCDB Benchmark Reports
• NCDB Hospital Comparison Benchmark Reports
• Request an Additional CoC Datalinks User (40K PDF)
• Facility Identification Number (FIN) List

Cancer Liaison Physician Membership Criteria and Membership Application (40K PDF)

Disclaimer

The American College of Surgeons does not warrant or make any guarantees or assurances related to outcomes of treatment provided by institutions that have cancer programs accredited by the Commission on Cancer.

Cancer Program Accreditation: General Information

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Revised April 27, 2009