February Is National Cancer Prevention Month

National Cancer Prevention Month is another cancer awareness month devoted to raising awareness about cancer and possible ways to prevent it. The goal is to decrease the number of deaths from cancer and provide education about lifestyle choices people can make to help reduce their chances of developing cancer.  The American Institute for Cancer Research recommends the following considerations for lowering your personal cancer risk: Limit…

Posted on Jan. 31, 2018 in From Our Perspective

Four Ways to Advance Your CTR Career

You worked hard to earn certification as a tumor registrar (CTR), and you love the fact that your work ultimately benefits patients and communities in the fight against cancer. However, are you seeing the demands of your job increase but find you have little support for your own career growth? There are steps you can take to enhance your skills and build a stronger professional foundation….

Posted on Jan. 29, 2018 in Recruitment

Did You Know YOU Can Help End Heart Disease? How? Take Part in the Health eHeart Study Today!

When I stumbled upon this study through an online search I was completing for a completely unrelated topic, I asked myself … why wouldn’t you want to take part in a study that could significantly reduce or possibly end one of the world’s most prevalent causes of death? The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) in conjunction with the American Heart Association would appreciate your participation…

Posted on Jan. 26, 2018 in From Our Perspective

Consultant Spotlight: Monica Reece, AAS, RHIT, CTR – Quality Control Manager

Monica Reece, AAS, RHIT, CTR serves as a Quality Control Manager for Registry Partners Oncology Division. Monica began working with Registry Partners as a Project CTR before her promotion to Quality Control Manager. Prior to working with Registry Partners, Monica worked for Beaumont Health System in Royal Oak, MI as a Certified Tumor Registrar for seven years.  She attended Davenport University where she obtained her Associate…

Posted on Jan. 24, 2018 in Spotlight