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