In the context of cancer cases, what are considered analytic cases?

Analytic cases refer to cancer cases that are diagnosed and treated within a specific healthcare facility, which includes cases diagnosed at that facility or those that receive their first course of treatment there. This definition is important for data collection and reporting in cancer registries, as it helps to ensure that cases are properly tracked from diagnosis through treatment, allowing for a comprehensive analysis of patient outcomes and treatment efficacy.

When cases are classified as analytic, they become part of the dataset used for cancer statistics and patient care quality evaluation, providing valuable insights into how early diagnosis and treatment impact survival rates. Cases diagnosed solely at autopsy, those that did not receive any treatment, and cases tracked only for statistical purposes do not meet the criteria for analytic cases, as they either lack sufficient clinical context or do not involve the treatment journey that is essential for understanding cancer care outcomes.