(A) There is established the South Carolina Central Cancer Registry and, to the extent funds are available, the Department of Health and Environmental Control shall administer this as a statewide population-based registry of cancer cases with a diagnosis date after December 31, 1995.
(B) The purpose of the registry is to provide statistical information that will reduce morbidity and mortality of cancer in South Carolina. This information must be used to guide cancer control effort in the State by assisting in prevention and early detection of cancer, extending the life of the cancer patient, identifying high-risk groups or areas in the State with cluster of cancer cases, and improving cancer treatment.
(C) The registry shall receive, compile, analyze, and make available epidemiological and aggregate clinical cancer case information collected from all health care providers who diagnose and/or treat cancer patients in this State. The registry shall meet national standards of completeness and timeliness of case reporting and quality of data. Annual reports of aggregate cancer data must be provided to reporting facilities and physicians in the State.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 32-612; 1952 Code Section 32-612; 1947 (45) 539; 1952 (47) 1875; 1996 Act No. 352, Section 2.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Section 44-35-10. Formulation of plan for cancer prevention, detection, and surveillance programs.
Section 44-35-20. Establishment, administration, and purpose of central cancer registry.
Section 44-35-30. Reporting requirements; applicable regulations.
Section 44-35-40. Confidentiality; data release protocol.
Section 44-35-50. Coordination of collection and report of cancer data.
Section 44-35-60. Immunity from civil or criminal liability.
Section 44-35-70. Acquisition of laboratories, hospitals, or other property.
Section 44-35-80. Discretionary aid to cancer patients.
Section 44-35-90. Powers, duties, and purpose of Cancer Control Advisory Committee.