Stakeholder engagement towards establishing a national thyroid cancer registry in South Africa

Developing a national thyroid cancer registry in SA requires responsiveness to national and local challenges and opportunities, necessitating an adaptable registry format. The principle of a registry is strongly supported by clinician stakeholders. The registry, as a clinical note-keeping system, will optimise clinicians' time efficiency in patient care, and standardisation of radiology and pathology reporting across a uniform platform will enhance patient care and data entry. The benefits of a registry strongly outweigh the challenges as it facilitates the development of local guidelines, improves patient outcomes, and promotes collaborative research among endocrine clinicians.