Betty Malanowski, BS, ODS, IMG 3/19/26 Betty Malanowski, BS, ODS, IMG 3/19/26

Coding Grade

Important Grade codes for Uterus, Peritoneum, Ovary, Fallopian Tubes and GI NETs

Barbara DeArmon-Neyland, BS, ODS-C, Rhonda Buchenhain BS, RHIA 12/22/25 Barbara DeArmon-Neyland, BS, ODS-C, Rhonda Buchenhain BS, RHIA 12/22/25

Do not use the Solid Tumor Rules (STRs) for Tumors Described as Metastases.

This post is a reminder to abstractors that the solid tumor rules should not be applied to tumors described as metastases when determining multiple primaries.

Betty Malanowski, BS, ODS, IMG 12/22/25 Betty Malanowski, BS, ODS, IMG 12/22/25

Neuroendocrine System Overview

Classification of Neuroendocrine Neoplasms

Barbara DeArmon-Neyland, BS, ODS 12/22/25 Barbara DeArmon-Neyland, BS, ODS 12/22/25

Biochemical Recurrence in Prostate Cancer: Is it Reportable

This post provides information on understanding the reportability of biochemical references in prostate cancer.

Mahima Jain, MBA 9/23/25 Mahima Jain, MBA 9/23/25

Understanding Testicular Cancer Coding: A Guide for Cancer Registrars

This article aims to clarify the use of site codes for testicular cancer, with a focus on the overused site code C629 (Testis, NOS)

Livia Harding, BS 9/23/25 Livia Harding, BS 9/23/25

Doing Your Part: The Importance of Reporting

The Importance of Cancer Reporting to Central Cancer Registries

Barbara Neyland, BS, ODS-C, Mahima Jain, MBA 9/23/25 Barbara Neyland, BS, ODS-C, Mahima Jain, MBA 9/23/25

STRs when to apply histology codes 8085 and 8086

This article aims to clarify the use of site codes for testicular cancer, with a focus on the overused site code C629 (Testis, NOS)

Barbara Neyland, BS, ODS-C, Sasha Raju MPH, ODS-C 9/23/25 Barbara Neyland, BS, ODS-C, Sasha Raju MPH, ODS-C 9/23/25

Refining Histology Coding for GYN Malignancies: Focus on Serous Carcinoma

This article provides guidelines for assigning the correct histology code for GYN malignancies with a diagnosis of serous carcinoma.

Betty Malanowski, BS, ODS, IMG 9/23/25 Betty Malanowski, BS, ODS, IMG 9/23/25

Coding Fine Needle Aspiration

Calcitonin as a cancer marker and Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA)

Megsys Herna, BA, ODS 8/8/25 Megsys Herna, BA, ODS 8/8/25

NAACCR 2025-2026 Cancer Registry & Surveillance Monthly Webinar Series

FCDS appreciates the Florida Registrars' ongoing support and is pleased to offer another year of the Monthly NAACCR Cancer Surveillance Webinar Series free of charge.

Megsys Herna, BA, ODS 7/23/25 Megsys Herna, BA, ODS 7/23/25

NAACCR Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) Exam Preparation and Review Webinar Series

Preparation for the Fall 2025 ODS Exam

Barbara DeArmon-Neyland, BS, ODS 6/25/25 Barbara DeArmon-Neyland, BS, ODS 6/25/25

GYN Malignancy Overview

Recap of GYN Malignancy Overview

Betty Malanowski, BS, ODS, IMG 6/25/25 Betty Malanowski, BS, ODS, IMG 6/25/25

Krukenberg Tumors

An in-depth review of Krukenberg Tumors

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