SEER DMS - Context: Uncertainties (Risks, Opportunities)

Risks are unfavorable potential occurrences, i.e., things that could go wrong.

No.	Risks
1	Project will be found out to be not feasible
2	Project participants will not be able to reach consensus
3	Any registry may have additional future hardware/software directions given to them by their university or state health department
4	Could be a large turnover in the development staff
5	Biting off so much might not be able to get it done in a timely manner
6	Incentive to continue might not be large enough or clear enough to encourage participation
7	Current resources are not enough to support this
8	If a registry is happy with their current system they might not be as interested in the short run
9	The final solution might not meet the requirements that registries have from other funding sources
10	The implemented program might not be used by some registries if it doesn't serve their needs
11	Undue power would reside in hands of agency developing and maintaining product
12	Central maintenance could become problematic

Opportunities are favorable potential occurrences or circumstances, i.e., things that could go better than expected.

No.	Opportunities
1	Components developed could be used beyond SEER
2	A standardized system could encourage others to become standardized
3	Exchange of registry information could help enhance another registry's operations - tips and ideas, etc.
4	Could open more lines of communication between registries
5	To create a paradigm ex: enhance expertise in environment, and others
6	Could facilitate the dissemination of modules developed locally
7	Take advantage of latest changes in technology
8	Have good documentation of a system that works
9	Participating registries will have some assurance of funding for their DP system

Surveillance Research Program
DCCPS
National Cancer Institute