Which organization compiles the National Cancer Data Base and heads the hospital approvals program in the United States?

• A. American Cancer Society
• B. Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons
• C. National Cancer Institute
• D. Centers for Disease Control

Answer: (B)

The key idea is which body is responsible for both the national cancer data collection and the accreditation of cancer care programs in U.S. hospitals. The Commission on Cancer, a program of the American College of Surgeons, handles this role. It sets standards for cancer care, conducts surveys of cancer programs, and grants accreditation to those programs. It also maintains the National Cancer Data Base, a large registry that collects detailed data from CoC-accredited facilities to support quality improvement and research in cancer care. The National Cancer Data Base is maintained in partnership with the American Cancer Society, reinforcing its national scope.

The American Cancer Society mainly focuses on advocacy, education, and funding research rather than hospital accreditation. The National Cancer Institute is the federal research agency for cancer, and the Centers for Disease Control addresses broader public health surveillance and prevention.