Some observations on a record keeping and end-results reporting system.

Possible objectives to be served by a multiple source cancer data acquistion program and some limitations associated therewith are presented. Alternative approaches to on-going cancer data collection from multiple sources are briefly considered. Basic requirements of a cancer record keeping and end-results reporting system, and standard defintions, procedures, and rules relating thereto are indicated. Points which may be useful in reaching a decision on an on-going international collaborative data collection arrangement are noted.