CANCER EXPLAINED
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Updated September 22, 2026

ONE SENTENCE
Cancer Explained provides free, plain-language cancer education for patients, caregivers, families, and the public.

SHORT DESCRIPTION
Cancer Explained is the public education project of National Cancer Information Foundation, a Wyoming nonprofit recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity. The website makes cancer information easier to understand through plain-language explanations, guided reading paths, and practical educational tools. It draws chiefly on National Cancer Institute resources and other published public health sources. Content is free to access, with no ads, paywall, or account required. Visit cancerexplained.org.

EXTENDED DESCRIPTION
Cancer Explained helps patients, caregivers, families, and the public understand cancer information and prepare for conversations with their care teams. Operated by National Cancer Information Foundation, a Wyoming nonprofit recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity, the website offers plain-language explanations, visual learning, guided reading paths, and educational tools. Its content draws chiefly on the National Cancer Institute and other published public health sources, with links to the underlying material. The site uses an AI-assisted editorial system and automated checks; pages are not routinely reviewed by a named clinician before publication. Cancer Explained provides education, not diagnosis, treatment recommendations, or individualized medical advice. Resources are free to access, with no ads, paywall, or account required. Learn more at cancerexplained.org.

PRESS CONTACT
press@cancerexplained.org

PARTNERSHIPS
partnerships@cancerexplained.org
