title: [Mapping of the key oncology indicators available in France].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Available data in the field of oncology in France are scattered due to the large number of available indicators and their sources. In order to facilitate identification and analysis of these indicators, the French National Cancer Institute (INCa) has mapped the main indicators available in oncology.
  
  
  METHODS
  Mapping was based on the needs of various categories of potential users. Standardized interviews were conducted face-to-face or by email among representatives to determine their needs and expectations. The underlying data sources were also identified: databases, national surveys, websites. A first selection of indicators was proposed in the report entitled "La situation du cancer en France en 2009" ("The state of cancer in France in 2009") and was expanded. Data collection concerning indicators was performed among INCa correspondents for each theme.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Several themes were defined: epidemiology, prevention and risk factors, screening, medical demography, health care offer, living conditions, costs and expenses, research. Data were classified according to: geographical coverage, age, gender, type of cancer, occupational categories. This information was collected for each indicator selected and was made available via the cancer data website (http://lesdonnees.e-cancer.fr).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The available oncology indicators are numerous and scattered. Mapping can be a useful tool to facilitate access to these indicators. It should be regularly updated to reflect the most recent data.
authors.forename: Moussa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Laanani
authors.forename: Natalie
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Vongmany
authors.forename: Lionel
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lafay
authors.forename: Nicole Rasamimanana
authors.initials: NR
authors.lastname: Cerf
authors.forename: Martine
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Le Quellec-Nathan
authors.forename: Jérôme
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Viguier
authors.forename: Philippe Jean
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Bousquet
mesh_terms: D003625:Data Collection; D005602:France / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology*