Data Requests

The fight against cancer does not end with collecting and maintaining high quality cancer data for the state of Texas. The Texas Cancer Registry (TCR) Epidemiology Group analyzes and disseminates cancer data to researchers, policy makers, health care providers, the public, and many other customers concerned about the status and burden of cancer in Texas. For statistical tables, reports, and interactive tools, visit our Cancer Statistics page.
Data Request and Release Guide — a comprehensive guide that describes TCR’s data request process and data release policies.
- Data Release Policy — a quick reference outlining TCR's core policies related to the release of Texas cancer incidence and mortality data.
- TCR Data Dictionary — description of data items available for analysis and research.
- Publications — Includes the most recent TCR Data Use document, which summarizes studies that rely on TCR data.
Requesting Cancer Data
- Research Data — request confidential data for customized incidence datasets, data linkages, and patient contact studies
- Deidentified Data — request aggregate or record level cancer incidence data without personal identifiers
Additional Resources
- Unusual Patterns of Cancer
- Texas Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
- Interactive Tools, Maps, and Graphs
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