One purpose of a cancer registry is to maintain a complete, accurate record of the cancer experience for all patients newly diagnosed and treated in the hospital or designated population.

• A. False
• B. True
• C. Not Applicable
• D. Cannot be Determined

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that cancer registries are designed to create a complete, high-quality record of cancer cases within a defined population. This includes all patients newly diagnosed and treated in the hospital or designated area, so investigators and health planners can accurately measure incidence, monitor trends, assess outcomes, and support research and quality improvement. Because the registry's purpose is to provide a comprehensive, reliable dataset for the population it serves, the statement is true. The other options do not align with the registry's purpose: False would deny the aim of completeness, while Not Applicable or Cannot be Determined don’t reflect what registries are intended to do.