This user guide has been developed to help and support MDT coordinators, cancer service teams and clinical staff in secondary cancer organisations, collect and report COSD data.
The Cancer Outcomes and Services Data set (COSD) is a complex set of data items, covering all pathways, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes. It is split into a ‘Core’ section where most data items are applicable to most pathways and diagnoses, and then 13 site specific subset sections, outlining specific tumour related data items.
Additional support is available on the CancerStats2 website, (this link opens in a new window). Training modules have been created and are now published on the NDRS website to help MDT coordinators and clinical staff, using narrated slideshows and pdf documents.
Please note: The National Disease Registration service is now part of NHS England and collects data from the NHS about cancer, rare diseases and congenital anomalies in England.
