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Cancer Registrars

Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits

Cancer registrars need to be proficient using computers. Experience with word processing, data entry, and data processing are necessary as is experience with electronic recordkeeping systems. Additionally, experience in the medical field and knowledge of medical terminology is critical in gathering and reporting necessary information.

Employers seek candidates with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Cancer and tumor registrars must understand and be able to handle information confidentially.

The field is desirable for individuals who have the ability to work as part of a team, with researchers, medical providers, and administrators. Those who have a commitment to aiding in the search for prevention and cure of cancer may find a special connection to employment as a cancer or tumor registrar.