In France, there are 25 cancer registries, comprising 14 general registries and 11 specialized registries, which aim to continuously and comprehensively record all cases within specific geographic areas: most often, the reference population is that of the department. With a few exceptions, the information comes from pathologists, biologists, and clinicians. Funding these registries is costly, ranging from 350,000 to 450,000 francs per year. Their lack of recognition by public authorities creates uncertainty regarding their funding. Consequently, their strategy has never been developed at the national level. These observations led to the creation of the National Registry Committee, established by an interministerial decree on February 10, 1986. This committee will issue two types of opinions: one regarding quality and its specific value, and the other regarding the possibility of potential national public funding through the establishment of a renewable four-year agreement.