What to know
You must have access to SEER Research Plus data and complete a U.S. Cancer Statistics Database Request Form to access the public use database.
Steps to obtain data
The data in the U.S. Cancer Statistics public use database come from CDC's National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR) and the National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program. They are analyzed using SEER*Stat software, which is distributed by the SEER Program.
To obtain access to the U.S. Cancer Statistics database, you must first obtain SEER data Research Plus access and then submit the U.S. Cancer Statistics Database Request Form.
- SEER offers two data products: SEER Research data and SEER Research Plus data. You must have access to SEER Research Plus data. This step is not complete until you have completed the user authentication process and received email confirmation that your SEER*Stat account was created or updated.
- Complete the U.S. Cancer Statistics Database Request Form.
- Email the form to uscsdata@imsweb.com. Your request for access will be processed within 2 business days and you will receive a response notifying you when you have access to the databases in the SEER*Stat software.
- Download and install the SEER*Stat software. The site also provides training tutorials.
A new SEER data use agreement and U.S. Cancer Statistics Database Request Form are required for each data submission year. You will receive email reminders to complete these forms when new data become available.