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.

Genitourinary

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

  • Germ cell tumours of the testis – orchidectomy (2nd edition). PUBLISHED
  • Neoplasia of the testis – retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy (2nd edition). PUBLISHED
  • Carcinoma of the penis and distal urethra (2nd edition). PUBLISHED
  • Prostate cancer – radical prostatectomy specimen (3rd edition). PUBLISHED
  • Prostate cancer – transurethral resection and enucleation (2nd edition). PUBLISHED
  • Prostate – core needle biopsy (2nd edition). PUBLISHED
  • Renal biopsy for tumour (2nd edition). PUBLISHED
  • Renal epithelial neoplasms (2nd edition). PUBLISHED
  • Carcinoma of the bladder – cystectomy, cystoprostatectomy and diverticulectomy specimen (2nd edition) UNDER CONSULTATION
  • Carcinoma of the renal pelvis and ureter – nephroureterectomy and ureterectomy specimen (2nd edition) UNDER CONSULTATION
  • Carcinoma of the urethra – urethrectomy specimen (2nd edition) UNDER CONSULTATION
  • Urinary tract carcinoma – biopsy and transurethral resection specimen (2nd edition) UNDER CONSULTATION

Public consultation has commenced on the Urinary tract datasets. Comments close on Wednesday 3 December 2025. To review the draft datasets, please go to Datasets under consultation. The Urinary tract datasets will be published in December 2025.

Endocrine

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

  • Carcinoma of the adrenal cortex (2nd edition) UNDER REVIEW POST CONSULTATION
  • Parathyroid carcinoma and atypical parathyroid neoplasm (2nd edition) UNDER REVIEW POST CONSULTATION 
  • Phaeochromocytoma and paraganglioma (2nd edition) UNDER REVIEW POST CONSULTATION 
  • Carcinoma of the thyroid (3rd edition) UNDER REVIEW POST CONSULTATION 

The datasets will be published in December 2025.

Skin

In synchrony with updates to the WHO Classification of Skin Tumours, the ICCR has updated two existing datasets and is developing a new dataset as follows:

  • Merkel cell carcinoma (2nd edition) UNDER REVIEW POST CONSULTATION
  • Invasive melanoma (3rd edition) UNDER REVIEW POST CONSULTATION
  • Invasive melanoma in the post neoadjuvant setting (1st edition)

We anticipate the dataset updates will be published in the last quarter of 2025. Open consultation for the Invasive melanoma in the post neoadjuvant setting dataset is expected in the last quarter of 2025.

Digestive Tract

In synchrony with planned updates to the WHO Classification of Digestive System Tumours, the ICCR has developed five new datasets as follows:

  • Carcinoma of the appendix
  • Carcinoma of the gallbladder
  • Liver metastasis resection
  • Squamous cell carcinoma of the anus – local excision specimen
  • Squamous cell carcinoma of the anus – abdominoperineal excision specimen

Open consultation is expected in the last quarter of 2025. We anticipate the datasets will be published in the first quarter of 2026.

In synchrony with planned updates to the WHO Classification of Digestive System Tumours, the ICCR will soon commence updates to eight existing datasets and develop one new dataset as follows:

  • Carcinoma of the Exocrine Pancreas (update of 1st edition)
  • Carcinoma of the Oesophagus (update of 2nd edition)
  • Endoscopic Resection of the Oesophagus and Oesophagogastric Junction (update of 2nd edition)
  • Carcinoma of the Stomach (update of 2nd edition)
  • Endoscopic Resection of the Stomach (update of 2nd edition)
  • Colorectal Cancer (update of 1st edition)
  • Colorectal Excisional Biopsy (Polypectomy) Specimen (update of 1st edition)
  • Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma, Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma and Hepatocellular Carcinoma (update of 2nd edition)
  • Liver biopsy

Neuroendocrine Tumours

In synchrony with updates to the WHO Classification of Endocrine and Neuroendocrine Tumours and planned updates to the WHO Classification of Digestive System Tumours, the ICCR has developed a new dataset for neuroendocrine tumours (including pancreas, luminal gut and unknown primary site).

Open consultation is expected in the first quarter of 2026. We anticipate the dataset will be published in the second quarter of 2026.

Haematolymphoid

In synchrony with updates to the WHO Classification of Haematolymphoid Tumours, the ICCR has developed three new datasets as follows:

  • Lymphoid malignancies
  • Myeloid and mixed or ambiguous lineage haematopoetic neoplasms
  • Plasma cell neoplasms

Open consultation is expected in the first quarter of 2026. We anticipate the datasets will be published in the second quarter of 2026.

Ophthalmic

In synchrony with updates to the WHO Classification of Eye and Orbit Tumours, the ICCR will soon commence development of two new datasets as follows:

  • Uveal melanoma
  • Ocular retinoblastoma

 

All ICCR datasets that include TNM staging have been updated to the 8th edition. Rollout of the 9th edition TNM staging to ICCR datasets has commenced.

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