Massachusetts Cancer Registry

Last Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2020

Registry jurisdiction	Massachusetts
Type of review required	Local/state IRB review only
IRB of record	Massachusetts Department of Public Health
How to submit request:	Researcher should submit request to IRB IRB via Online submission 2nd IRB via None
Initial required documentation	Login is required to access this information. Log In with your MyNAACCR account.
Step-by-Step data request submission process	Login is required to access this information. Log In with your MyNAACCR account.
Other requirements and helpful information for researchers
Processing timeframe	For linkage studies and de-identified data release: 1 - 3 months For patient contact studies: 3-6 months
Patient Consent and Contact Procedures	Patient consent is obtained by: Registry
Pediatric research considerations	Children are considered vulnerable population and appropriate supplemental appendix should be submitted.
Registry Fees	No registry fees
IRB Fees	No IRB fees
Collaboration with local researcher required	No

Massachusetts CaRI Database Information