The Rhode Island Cancer Registry (RICR) is a population-based cancer registry established in 1985. It began collecting reports of newly diagnosed cancers on October 1, 1986.

The Registry produces official cancer statistics for Rhode Island, including an annual report which is posted on this website, and also supplies cancer data to researchers (Strict guidelines are used to protect patient confidentiality so that individuals cannot be identified).

The Registry is funded by the State and by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is run collaboratively by the Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) and the Hospital Association of Rhode Island (HARI).

The Rhode Island Cancer Registry is a member of NAACCR, the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries.

Highlights

Cancer in Rhode Island, 2003
is a comprehensive report that includes cancer rates, risk factors, prevention, screening, treatment, and survival rates for each cancer site/type.

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