SEER (Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results) Program

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

SEER provides national cancer statistics and data-driven insights to reduce the cancer burden in the United States.

Target Customer

Researchers, epidemiologists, public health professionals, cancer registries, policymakers, educators, and other stakeholders seeking population-based statistics and analysis tools on cancer incidence, prevalence, survival, and mortality.

Key Differentiator

Authoritative, government-backed surveillance program with long-running, population-based cancer data and a broad ecosystem of data products and analysis tools (e.g., SEER*Explorer, NCCR Explorer, SEER*Stat, SEER*Prep, HD*Calc, SEER*DMS, registries, and staging resources).

Implementation Timeline

Not specified

Pain Points

1Need for standardized, national-scale cancer statistics (incidence, mortality, prevalence, survival) across populations.
2Requirement for interactive tools and accessible data to explore cancer trends by type, age, and other factors.
3Desire for regular reports and authoritative publications to inform research, public health planning, and policy decisions.

Key Features

1Cancer Statistics Explorer and NCCR Explorer for web-based analysis and visualization
2SEER Incidence Database and related data products
3Software and tools: SEER*Stat, SEER*Prep, HD*Calc, SEER*DMS, Staging Registrar Staging Assistant (SEER*RSA), Summary Stage 2018 Resources
4Glossaries, coding manuals, and registrar resources for data quality and terminology
5Publications and reports: Annual Report to the Nation, Cancer Stat Facts, Cancer Statistics Review, and other SEER publications

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Access to up-to-date national cancer statistics and trend analyses
2Ability to generate and customize statistics using interactive tools and data portals
3Support for research, surveillance, and public health decision-making through published reports and data products

Competitive Advantages

1Authoritative, national-scale cancer data backed by the Surveillance Research Program (SRP) within NCI
2Comprehensive data ecosystem including multiple databases, software tools, and publication formats
3Regularly updated reports and a variety of statistical resources (e.g., CSR, Cancer Stat Facts, AR Nation) provide ongoing insights

Key Benefits

1Authoritative national cancer statistics for the U.S.

2Interactive data exploration and visualization capabilities

3Regular reports and summaries to inform research and policy

4Extensive data products and registries for population-based statistics

5Support from a national cancer surveillance program and collaboration with multiple organizations

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A government-backed program that collects cancer incidence, prevalence, and survival data and publishes reports on cancer statistics and mortality, with tools for data exploration and analysis.

Target Market

Researchers, public health officials, epidemiologists, cancer registries, policymakers, healthcare institutions, and educators seeking population-based cancer statistics.

Unique Value Proposition

The authoritative national cancer surveillance source with a broad suite of data products, online tools, and software, supported by the NIH/NCI and SRP, enabling comprehensive analysis of cancer statistics across the U.S.

Technical Requirements

Access to SEER data portals and software such as SEER*Stat, SEER*Prep, SEER*DMS, SEER*RSA; familiarity with SEER data concepts; some tools may require downloadable software or online access

Pricing Model

Not specified

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