October 6, 2025

Pediatric Data Abstracting in ONCOLog

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ONCO > Pediatric Data Abstracting in ONCOLog

Enhanced Support for the Pediatric Data Collection System (PDCS)

With the V4.10 release, ONCOLog introduced a powerful enhancement for pediatric cancer programs. Registries can now collect the new data items from the Pediatric Data Collection System (PDCS) for all eligible cases, enabling more precise and standardized pediatric oncology reporting.

This update streamlines pediatric data capture, improves registry completeness, and ensures compliance with the latest data standards—helping registrars and facilities stay ahead of evolving reporting requirements.

 

Key Upgrade Highlights

  • PDCS Data Items: ONCOLog now includes the latest PDCS data elements for all pediatric cases diagnosed on or after January 1, 2025.
  • Dedicated Pediatric Interface: A user-friendly, pediatric-specific abstracting environment ensures efficient and accurate data capture.
  • Standard Setter Reporting: Built-in capabilities allow registries to report the new pediatric fields as required by standard setters, ensuring submissions meet the most current regulatory and accreditation requirements.

 

Benefits for Registrars and Facilities

The PDCS enhancements deliver measurable advantages for both cancer registrars and healthcare organizations.

  • Improved Accuracy: Built-in pediatric-specific fields reduce the risk of missing or misclassified data.
  • Time Savings: Streamlined data entry allows registrars to complete pediatric abstracts more efficiently.
  • Future-Ready: Keeps your registry aligned with evolving pediatric oncology standards and supports mandatory reporting to standard setters.

 

Empowering Pediatric Cancer Data Collection

With this upgrade, registrars can confidently abstract and report pediatric oncology data that meets the highest standards of accuracy and completeness. By incorporating PDCS data elements and enabling reporting of the new pediatric fields required by standard setters, ONCOLog continues to support cancer registries in their mission to advance pediatric cancer research and care.