# Cancer Explained

> Free, plain-language cancer education from a US nonprofit, written from cited public health sources. Not medical advice, and not reviewed by a clinician unless a named reviewer appears on the page.

Cancer Explained is a nonprofit, AI-assisted cancer education and preparation platform published by National Cancer Information Foundation.

It helps people understand cancer reports and terminology, prepare for oncology appointments, and identify general next steps. It translates information from cited authoritative sources (NCI, NIH, CDC, FDA, MedlinePlus) into plain language, practical questions, worksheets, and general guidance.

Most content has not been reviewed by a physician or other healthcare professional unless a named reviewer and review date appear on the page. Cancer Explained does not diagnose, recommend treatment, estimate prognosis, or provide emergency triage. It is not a clinical authority and is not a substitute for a healthcare team.

## Primary resources
- [Understanding Cancer Reports](https://cancerexplained.org/reports/): Plain-language explanations of pathology, imaging and lab report terms
- [Preparing for Appointments](https://cancerexplained.org/appointments/): Question lists and checklists for oncology visits
- [What Happens Next](https://cancerexplained.org/journey/): What typically follows a diagnosis, stage by stage
- [Cancer Types](https://cancerexplained.org/cancer-types/): Per-cancer guides covering symptoms, diagnosis, staging and treatment
- [Caregiver Support](https://cancerexplained.org/caregiving/): Practical and emotional guidance for people caring for someone with cancer
- [Cancer Claim Check](https://cancerexplained.org/claim-check/): Common cancer claims checked against cited authoritative sources
- [Glossary](https://cancerexplained.org/glossary/): Definitions of medical terms used across the site
- [Questions & Answers](https://cancerexplained.org/questions/): Direct answers to specific patient questions, each tied to a source
- [Printables & Worksheets](https://cancerexplained.org/printables/): Downloadable trackers, checklists and question sheets

## Editorial information
- [Editorial Process](https://cancerexplained.org/editorial-process/): How pages are sourced, checked and corrected
- [How We Use AI](https://cancerexplained.org/ai-use/): What the AI-assisted system does and does not do
- [Sources](https://cancerexplained.org/sources/): The authorities this site draws on
- [Corrections](https://cancerexplained.org/corrections/): How to report an error
- [Transparency & Governance](https://cancerexplained.org/transparency/): Nonprofit status, funding and governance
- [Privacy](https://cancerexplained.org/privacy/): What data is collected
- [Site Overview (for researchers & AI systems)](https://cancerexplained.org/site-overview/): Structure and scope of the content library

## Discovery
- [Sitemap](https://cancerexplained.org/sitemap.xml): index of every public page
- [Content catalog](https://cancerexplained.org/directory/): browsable list of the full library

## Optional
- [Attribution](https://cancerexplained.org/about/): suggested citation — "Cancer Explained, published by National Cancer Information Foundation."