Clear, honest answers to your cancer questions
Diagnosing Cancer Early
Cancer is easier to treat, and more likely to be cured, the earlier it's found. This section covers the symptoms worth paying attention to, how screening works, and what actually happens once something needs a closer look.
Treatments Used for Cancer
Chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, immunotherapy — treatment for cancer can mean several different things, often used together. This section explains what each approach actually does, how they're chosen, and what to expect.
Drugs Used for Cancer
A guide to individual cancer drugs — how each one works, how it's given, common side effects, and the questions worth asking your care team before you start.
Coping with Cancer Treatment
Treatment affects daily life in ways that are rarely talked about — appetite, energy, sleep, emotions. This section covers practical guidance for managing side effects, eating well during treatment, and getting the support you need along the way.
Recovery & Survivorship
Treatment ending doesn't mean the story is over. This section covers follow-up care, managing long-term or late effects, and what survivorship actually looks like once active treatment is done.
Preventing Cancer
Not all cancer can be prevented, but a meaningful amount of risk is within your control. This section covers what actually lowers risk — and clears up some of the myths that don't.
For Caregivers
Supporting someone through cancer treatment is its own kind of hard. This section is written for the people standing beside the patient — practical guidance, and permission to take care of yourself too.
Cancer and Your Family
A diagnosis affects more than one person. This section covers talking to children and family about cancer, and understanding hereditary risk — what it means for you and for the people who share your genes.
Common Cancer Types — Top 10 Cancers
Guides organized by the cancers we see most often — covering what's unique about diagnosis, treatment, and recovery for each.
Stories
Real experiences from patients and families — because sometimes the most reassuring thing is hearing from someone who has been there.
Spotlight
Let’s Talk About Blood Counts During Chemotherapy
Disclaimer: This content is written by a practicing oncologist for informational purposes only. It does not replace…
Losing Hair, Not Hope
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A Circle of Hope
When you tell someone they have cancer, you are fighting more than just the disease; you are fighting…
Let’s Talk About Nausea and Vomiting from Cancer Treatment
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Listen to Your Body: Early Warning Signs of Cancer You Shouldn’t Ignore
Our body always sends out signals that something isn’t right. We get busy with our daily lives, sometimes…
What is Cancer? A Simple Guide for Patients and Families
The incidence of cancer is rising. More people are being diagnosed with cancer and the age at which…