Wisconsin Cancer Reporting System (WCRS) Reporting Announcements
This page provides resources for those reporting cancer cases to the Wisconsin Cancer Reporting System.
WCRS 2022 Required Data Item List
The WCRS 2022 Required Data Items list is available in two formats, PDF and Excel. Data item requirements apply to all reporting facilities, regardless of CoC accreditation status.
- 2022 Required Data Items (PDF)
- 2022 Required Data Items (Excel)
WCRS 2021 Reporting Manual and Data Dictionary
In 2021, the WCRS Coding Manual underwent many revisions to simplify the contents and decrease duplication of information readily available in other standard-setter manuals. The manual was also split into two distinct portions – Reporting Manual and Data Dictionary. Historically, these sections had been combined in a single document. Cancer reporters should download and review both the Reporting Manual and Data Dictionary.
- WCRS 2021 Reporting Manual, P-00832-21 (PDF)
- WCRS 2021 Data Dictionary, P-00832b (PDF) – contains an alphabetical list of required data items along with descriptions, coding instructions, reference tables, and more.
WCRS 2021 Reporting Changes Quick Reference Guide
This Quick Reference Guide was created to serve as a summary of 2021 changes specific to Wisconsin reporting requirements for cases diagnosed beginning January 1, 2021. Reporters should refer to appropriate manuals for complete coding instructions.
WCRS 2021 Reporting Changes Quick Reference Guide (P-02926) (PDF)
WCRS 2021 Required Data Item List
The WCRS 2021 Required Data Items list is available in two formats, PDF and Excel. Data item requirements apply to all reporting facilities, regardless of CoC accreditation status.
- 2021 Required Data Items (PDF)
- 2021 Required Data Items (Excel)
Timely Reporting Calendars for 2021-2022 Diagnosis Years
Completed cases should be submitted to WCRS within six months of date of diagnosis, or date of initial contact if diagnosed elsewhere. Breast cancer cases should be submitted to WCRS within 12 months of date of diagnosis or date of initial contact if diagnosed elsewhere.
Month Case Dx/Seen | Month Case Due |
January 2021 | July 2021 |
February 2021 | August 2021 |
March 2021 | September 2021 |
April 2021 | October 2021 |
May 2021 | November 2021 |
June 2021 | December 2021 |
July 2021 | January 2022 |
August 2021 | February 2022 |
September 2021 | March 2022 |
October 2021 | April 2022 |
November 2021 | May 2022 |
December 2021 | June 2022 |
January 2022 | July 2022 |
February 2022 | August 2022 |
March 2022 | September 2022 |
April 2022 | October 2022 |
May 2022 | November 2022 |
June 2022 | December 2021 |
July 2022 | January 2023 |
August 2022 | February 2023 |
September 2022 | March 2023 |
October 2022 | April 2023 |
November 2022 | May 2023 |
December 2022 | June 2023 |
Month Case Dx/Seen | Month Case Due |
January 2021 | December 2021 |
February 2021 | January 2022 |
March 2021 | February 2022 |
April 2021 | March 2022 |
May 2021 | April 2022 |
June 2021 | May 2022 |
July 2021 | June 2022 |
August 2021 | July 2022 |
September 2021 | August 2022 |
October 2021 | September 2022 |
November 2021 | October 2022 |
December 2021 | November 2022 |
January 2022 | December 2023 |
February 2022 | January 2023 |
March 2022 | February 2023 |
April 2022 | March 2023 |
May 2022 | April 2023 |
June 2022 | May 2023 |
July 2022 | June 2023 |
August 2022 | July 2023 |
September 2022 | August 2023 |
October 2022 | September 2023 |
November 2022 | October 2023 |
December 2022 | November 2023 |
Importance of Reporting Patient Race and Ethnicity to WCRS
WCRS and all state cancer registries in the National Program of Cancer Registries ask health care providers to report patient race and ethnicity. Detailed race and ethnicity information on cancer patients can help improve clinical care, help effectively target cancer prevention and early detection programs, and help the targeting of health education and promotion messaging. For purposes of cancer registration at reporting facilities and at WCRS, listing the patient’s race, ethnicity, tribal affiliation, and place of birth facilitates the accurate classification of a patient’s racial and ethnic heritage.