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Tumor Tip of the Week 10-10-2025 CoC Programs to Collect Confidential Name fields in 2026

10-10-2025

Question: Is the patient’s name included in the export to NCDB for cases diagnosed in 2026?

  • Yes
  • No

Answer: Yes

2026 NAACCR Implementation Guidelines

CoC Accredited programs will begin collecting patient name fields for cases diagnosed in 2026 and forward:

  • Name—Last [2230]
  • Name- -Birth Surname [2232]
  • Name—First [2240]
  • Name—Middle [2250]
  • Name—Alias [2280]

STORE 2026

  • Review STORE 2026 Summary of Changes

NAACCR

  • Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 26
    • Review Required Status Table

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