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News Release


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June 24, 2026
Contact: [email protected], 608-266-1683

DHS Marks 50 Years of the Wisconsin Cancer Reporting System

" Helping advance cancer prevention and treatment methods"

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Wisconsin Cancer Reporting System (WCRS), an essential tool that increases the understanding of cancer in Wisconsin and informs prevention and treatment strategies.

Established in 1976 to collect statewide cancer data, WCRS is the ninth oldest cancer registry in the United States and is part of a national network of cancer registries that provides a complete picture of new cancer cases, treatments, and outcomes in the U.S. Today, WCRS collects critical cancer diagnosis data from health care providers statewide, tracking over 330 types of cancer.

"Collecting data, tracking health outcomes, and identifying disease trends are cornerstones of public health, and for 50 years the Wisconsin Cancer Reporting System has been a core part of how Wisconsin delivers on this mission," said Paula Tran, state health officer and administrator of the Division of Public Health. "The program enables us to better inform prevention, testing, and treatment to save lives."

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