Welcome to the CSv2 Website The Collaborative Stage Data Collection System (CS) Web pages serve as the main repository for CS-related items including coding instructions, software, and education and training resources for cancer registrars and cancer registry software vendors. 07/30/10 - Revised Specifications for Converting CSv1 to CSv2 Released Specifications for converting from version 1 to version 2 of Collaborative Stage have been revised to accommodate Site-Specific Factors 1 through 6 for which blank was an acceptable value but which are now required to derive staging information. After the first release of the conversion specifications, a problem was discovered that resulted in cases failing to derive either TNM, 6th ed., or Summary Stage 77 and Summary Stage 2000, although the cases had derived all stage information in version 1. The problem occurred when site-specific factors which were either not defined or not required in the past became required for staging in version 2, and only when the newly required site-specific factor had been left blank. The specifications have been revised to rectify this problem, which only affected five of over 150 schemas. There are changes in both components of the specifications, the Word document and the Excel spreadsheet. The revisions to the conversion of Collaborative Stage will be incorporated into the next release of CDC’s general program for converting cancer registry records from the NAACCR 11 layout to the NAACCR 12 layout. The new version of the CDC program, released as NCONV12.DLL, will be version 1.0.2. Users who have not already converted from NAACCR 11 to NAACCR 12 should use the new specifications and the new version of NCONV12.DLL, version 1.0.2, which will also include a change to the conversion of Class of Case described in a revised implementation document published by NAACCR. Users who have already converted can use the revised specifications to program corrections to any CS data they may have with the problem. The revised files are available for download on the CS Software page at: http://cancerstaging.org/cstage/software/index.html. Modification of the CS Testis Schema - updated July 9, 2010 Since the publication of the AJCC 7th edition, important information related to the capture of serum tumor markers has been brought forward to the AJCC chapter authors. READ MORE User-Friendly Electronic CS Manual to be Released for 2011 For version 02.03.00, effective in 2011, the manual will be released as an HTML Online Help product. READ MORE CS Coded According to Date of Diagnosis The CS data items for cases diagnosed as of January 1, 2010 or later are coded according to the Collaborative State Data Collection System Version 2 (CSv2) and the TNM AJCC data items for those cases are staged using the newly released AJCC 7th Edition. READ MORENCRA's CSv2 Printed Package Last chance to pre-order a printed version of CSv2! Perfect for those seeking to work with a print version of the schemas. 06/07/10 - A new version of CSv2 software (version 02.02.00) was released on April 29, 2010. This release includes updates for issues detected by system tests and mapping refinements as requested by the CSv2 Mapping and IT teams. This version provides updates to the DLL, including all API calls, schemas, table attributes, systems documentation and sample programs. A new release of the CSv2 software (version 02.03.00) is planned for October 2010. This release will include updates resulting from the schema proofing and validation project currently underway. This release will also include updates scheduled for implementation in January 2011. Details on the specific updates included in this release will be documented and posted when the software is released. SEER Abstract Addendum Generator for 2010 Cases Abstracted under Collaborative Stage version 1 (CSv1) released May 14, 2010 - While the ideal situation is that all 2010+ cases are abstracted into Collaborative Staging version 2 (CSv2) software, some facilities/registries may need to abstract 2010+ cases before their abstracting software can be updated to CSv2. This tool lists the Collaborative Staging (CS) fields and space to abstract the information needed for CSv2. You must have Word 2003 or later on your computer to run this tool. See http://www.seer.cancer.gov/tools/absgenerator/ for more information. An abbreviated site map of the CS Website is outlined below to facilitate ease of navigation to the documents and tools on this website.
Revisions to existing content and new features will be announced on this page. Check back often to view news and updated content. Additionally, e-mail notifications will be sent to cancer registry professionals and vendors as updates for CSv2 products are released. In the meantime, CSv2 teams will continue their diligent efforts to provide the cancer registry community with the CSv2 products. Questions and comments about this website should be directed to csv2@facs.org.
Revised July 30, 2010
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