CanReg5

A tool for cancer registries to input, store, check and analyse cancer registration data.

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Overview

CanReg5 is a free, open-source software for population-based and hospital-based cancer registries, developed by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the W.H.O. It is designed for low- and middle-income countries to facilitate standardized cancer data collection and analysis.

✨ Key Features

  • Data entry, storage, and management
  • Built-in data quality checks
  • Basic data analysis and reporting tools
  • Multi-user and multi-registry support
  • Open-source and free of charge
  • Supports international coding standards

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Developed by IARC (WHO) specifically for global use
  • Tailored for the needs of low- and middle-income countries
  • Open-source and highly customizable
  • Focus on international standards

Unique Value: Provides a standardized, robust, and completely free tool for cancer registration, enabling vital cancer surveillance and research in countries where commercial software is not feasible.

🎯 Use Cases (4)

Population-based cancer registries in low- and middle-income countries Hospital-based registries starting their operations Cancer research and surveillance in resource-limited settings Training and education for cancer registrars

✅ Best For

  • Establishing new cancer registries in developing countries
  • Standardizing cancer data collection on a national level

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • US-based hospitals needing automated reporting to CoC, NPCR, or SEER
  • Registries requiring commercial support and EHR integration

🏆 Alternatives

Registry Plus Manual methods (spreadsheets)

Offers a much more structured and powerful solution than spreadsheets, with built-in quality checks and analysis tools, at no cost.

💻 Platforms

Desktop

✅ Offline Mode Available

🔌 Integrations

Data import/export (e.g., CSV, Excel)

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ GDPR

💰 Pricing

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Free Tier Available

Free tier: Full functionality is free.

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