Upcoming Datasets

Publication schedule

The majority of ICCR datasets scheduled to be developed will be in response to updates of the World Health Organization (WHO) Classification of Tumours or applicable staging system. However, additional datasets are scheduled where there are specific needs to be addressed and resources available.

Thorax

In synchrony with the updates to the WHO Classification of Thoracic Tumours, the ICCR has updated four existing datasets as well as developed a new dataset as follows:

  • Mesothelioma in the pleura, pericardium and peritoneum (update of 2nd edition)
  • Thymic epithelial tumours (update of 2nd edition)
  • Neoplasms of the heart, peritoneum and great vessels (update of 1st edition)
  • Lung cancer (update of 3rd edition)
  • Tumours of the lung – small diagnostic and cytopathological specimens (1st edition)

Neoplasms of the heart, peritoneum and great vessels dataset (2nd edition), Thymic epithelial tumours (3rd edition), Mesothelioma in the pleura, pericardium and peritoneum (3rd edition) and the Lung cancer (4th edition) have been published. Open consultation has closed for the draft Tumours of the lung – small diagnostic and cytopathological specimens dataset. We anticipate the dataset will be published in the last quarter of 2023.

Central Nervous System

In synchrony with the updates to the WHO Classification of Central Nervous System (CNS) Tumours, the ICCR has commenced an update to the existing Tumours of the CNS dataset (update of 1st edition).

Open consultation is expected in the fourth quarter of 2023. We anticipate the dataset will be published in the first half of 2024.

Genitourinary

In synchrony with the updates to the WHO Classification of Urinary and Male Genital Tumours, the ICCR has commenced updates to 12 existing datasets as follows:

  • Carcinoma of the bladder – cystectomy, cystoprostatectomy and diverticulectomy specimen (update of 1st edition)
  • Carcinoma of the penis (update of 1st edition)
  • Carcinoma of the renal pelvis and ureter – nephroureterectomy and ureterectomy Specimen (update of 1st edition)
  • Carcinoma of the urethra – urethrectomy specimen (update of 1st edition)
  • Invasive carcinoma of renal tubular origin (update of 1st edition)
  • Neoplasia of the testis – orchidectomy specimen (update of 1st edition)
  • Neoplasia of the testis – retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy specimen (update of 1st edition)
  • Prostate cancer – radical prostatectomy specimen (update of 2nd edition)
  • Prostate cancer – transurethral resection and enucleation specimen (update of 1st edition)
  • Prostate – core needle biopsy (update of 1st edition)
  • Renal biopsy for tumour (update of 1st edition)
  • Urinary tract carcinoma – biopsy and transurethral resection specimen (update of 1st edition)

Open consultation is expected in the fourth quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024. We anticipate the datasets will be published in mid 2024.

Head and Neck

In synchrony with the updates to the WHO Classification of Head and Neck Tumours, the ICCR has commenced updates to nine existing datasets as follows:

  • Carcinomas of the hypopharynx, larynx and trachea (update of 1st edition)
  • Carcinomas of the major salivary glands (update of 1st edition)
  • Carcinomas of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses (update of 1st edition)
  • Carcinomas of the nasopharynx and oropharynx (update of 1st edition)
  • Carcinomas of the oral cavity (update of 1st edition)
  • Ear and temporal bone tumours (update of 1st edition)
  • Malignant odontogenic tumours (update of 1st edition)
  • Mucosal melanomas of the head and neck (update of 1st edition)
  • Nodal excisions and neck dissection specimens (update of 1st edition)

Open consultation is expected in the fourth quarter of 2023. We anticipate the datasets will be published in the second quarter of 2024.

Endocrine

In synchrony with the updates to the WHO Classification of Endocrine Tumours, the ICCR has commenced updates to four existing datasets as follows:

  • Carcinoma of the adrenal cortex (update of 1st edition)
  • Carcinoma of the thyroid (update of 2nd edition)
  • Parathyroid carcinoma & atypical parathyroid neoplasm (update of 1st edition)
  • Phaeochromocytoma and paraganglioma (update of 1st edition)

Open consultation is expected in mid 2024. We anticipate the datasets will be published in the second half of 2024.

Female Reproductive Organs

In synchrony with the updates to International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) and TNM staging systems, the ICCR has updated three existing datasets as follows:

  • Carcinoma of the vulva (update of 1st edition)
  • Carcinoma of the cervix (update of 4th edition)
  • Endometrial cancer (update of 4th edition)

Carcinoma of the vulva (2nd edition) and Carcinoma of the cervix (5th edition) have been published. We anticipate the Endometrial cancer (5th edition) dataset will be published in the first half of 2024.

All ICCR datasets that include TNM staging have been updated to the 8th edition.

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