CancerExplained.org · Free health handout
Scared? Confused? Start here.
A waiting-room handout that points patients and families to free, plain-language answers
What you'll find at cancerexplained.org
- Plain-language explanations of cancer types, tests, and treatments — no jargon.
- A decoder for the confusing words on pathology and lab reports.
- Question builders, so you walk into appointments knowing what to ask.
- A verified support directory — rides to treatment, help with costs, support groups.
- Information in Spanish, and sections written just for kids and teens.
Always
- Free. No ads. No sign-up. Nothing to buy.
- Run by a nonprofit and grounded in National Cancer Institute guidance.
cancerexplained.org
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You don't have to figure this out alone. Start with one page, in plain language, whenever you're ready.
For clinics and offices: print freely. This page and all content on cancerexplained.org are free to reproduce for patient education.
This handout is for education only and is not medical advice. Talk with a qualified healthcare professional about what is right for you.
Sources: National Cancer Institute · Cancer Explained — How we review content. Updated 2026-07-14.