Facts and Numbers of Cancer Cases at Baghdad - Alkarkh 2010 and 2011

The Iraqi Cancer Registry Board was established by the Ministry of Health. Its functions were laid down in its Establishment Order as follows: The aim of this article is to identify, collect, classify, record, store and analysis information relating to the incidence and prevalence of cancer and related tumors in Iraq To collect, classify, record and store information in relation to each newly diagnosed individual cancer patient and in relation to each tumor which occurs. To promote and facilitate the use of the data thus collected in approved research and in the planning and management of services. To publish an annual report based on the activities of the Registry.