Cancer in Plain Words
Helping patients, families, and friends understand cancer—one concept at a time.
Cancer information can be difficult to understand, especially when it is filled with unfamiliar medical terms. Cancer in Plain Words explains important concepts using clear, approachable language so you can learn at your own pace and prepare informed questions for your healthcare team.
Start here
A few useful places to begin.
- Browse articles
See published explanations in one place.
- What is biomarker testing?
Sample article layout for the site skeleton.
- Explore topics
Browse learning categories we plan to cover.
Explore by topic
Placeholder topic cards for future educational articles. Categories will fill in as content is researched, reviewed, and approved.
Understanding cancer
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Explore topicDiagnosis and staging
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Explore topicBiomarkers and genetics
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Explore topicTests and procedures
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Explore topicTreatment concepts
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Explore topicClinical trials
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Explore topicSide effects and supportive care
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Explore topicQuestions for your care team
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Explore topicSupport for families and friends
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Explore topicSample and recently reviewed articles
Early articles appear here. The sample article demonstrates layout only until approved content is published.