Hospital Based
Cancer Registry (HBCR)
Leading cancer surveillance and clinical research since 1954 at Cancer Institute (WIA).
A Legacy of Data-Driven Excellence
The Hospital Based Cancer Registry (HBCR) at the institute has been functioning since its inception in 1954, making it one of the earliest and most comprehensive hospital cancer registries in India. The registry systematically documents socio-demographic and clinical information using standardized and uniform data collection formats to ensure consistency, accuracy, and reliability.
The Hospital Based Cancer Registry serves as a vital component of the institute’s clinical research and academic activities, as a well-maintained registry is an essential prerequisite for meaningful research programmes. Continuous efforts are undertaken by the registry team to maintain high standards of data quality, enabling accurate identification and retrieval of detailed patient information for high-resolution data abstraction and outcome analysis.
Integrated Clinical Governance
The registry functions in close coordination with the Medical Records Department (MRD) to:
Documentation Integrity
Monitor the completeness and accuracy of documentation in patient case records.
Gap Identification
Identify gaps in clinical documentation to ensure high-fidelity data collection.
Clinical Feedback
Communicate observations to clinicians through Tumour Boards and Specialty Boards.
The registry maintains records of all treated patients since the establishment of the institute, providing a strong foundation for long-term outcome analysis and epidemiological research.
Digitization of Medical Records
As part of modernization efforts, the institute is actively transitioning from physical medical records to digital medical records. In accordance with institutional policy:
- check_circlePatient case records are systematically scanned and digitized
- check_circleDigital records are securely stored on institutional servers
- check_circleRecords can be retrieved efficiently whenever required
- check_circleDigitization has significantly reduced dependency on physical storage infrastructure and improved retrieval efficiency
"This transition supports the institute’s long-term goal of establishing a paperless cancer registry environment."
Paperless Sanctuary
Digitizing decades of medical excellence for rapid retrieval and research.
Contribution to National Cancer Registry Program (NCRP)
Systematic cancer data reporting in accordance with NCRP (ICMR) guidelines commenced, marking 40+ years of national surveillance.
Active participation in Patterns of Care and Survival Studies for major cancer sites began.
Focal Points of Study:
These contributions have strengthened evidence generation related to treatment practices, survival outcomes, and cancer control planning at both institutional and national levels.