Free cancer tools
Free, practical tools designed to help patients, caregivers, and families decode test results, prepare for doctor appointments, locate financial grants, and navigate care with confidence.
All tools
- New ToolTreatment Comparison WorksheetPut the treatment options you have been offered side by side, with the questions that fill each row in. Print it blank and take it to the appointment.Open Tool
- New ToolClinical Trial FinderSearch open cancer studies by condition and place, live from the ClinicalTrials.gov registry. A search aid, not an eligibility check.Open Tool
- New ToolInsurance Denial Appeal BuilderYour insurer said no? Pick the reason they gave, see the deadlines that apply to your plan, and build an appeal letter you can print. Nothing you type leaves your browser.Open Tool
- New ToolReport HighlighterPaste a pathology, scan or lab report and see each term we explain highlighted, from margins to BI-RADS 4A and Gleason 4+3=7, with a one-line summary and a link. Nothing you paste leaves your browser.Open Tool
- New ToolPathology & Biopsy Report DecoderTurn biopsy report terms (margins, histology, stage, grade, biomarkers) into clear, plain-language explanations.Open Tool
- New ToolOncology Appointment Question GeneratorBuild a printable checklist of plain-language questions for your oncologist by choosing from topics such as diagnosis, treatment options, side effects and costs.Open Tool
- New ToolFinancial Assistance & Copay Relief LocatorFind nonprofit copay foundations, patient assistance programs, lodging funds, and transportation resources for cancer care.Open Tool
- InteractiveSymptom Guide: When to Get CheckedLearn what lasting or changing symptoms can mean and when to call your care team or seek prompt care.Open Tool
- InteractivePersonalized Cancer Screening ChecklistSee which screenings general guidelines cover for your age, sex, and risk factors, as a list to discuss with your doctor.Open Tool
- InteractiveSide Effects Explorer by TreatmentExplore common side effects for chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and radiation care.Open Tool
- New ToolNext Steps TrackerTrack what you understand, what's scheduled, and what barriers — transportation, cost, an interpreter — still need solving after a diagnosis or new result.Open Tool
- New ToolSymptom & Side Effect DiaryLog symptoms and side effects with severity over time, see a trend for each one, and export a clean summary for your next appointment. Watches for urgent symptoms as you log.Open Tool
- InteractiveDoctor Visit PrepBuild a personalized, printable checklist of questions and things to bring to your next cancer-related appointment.Open Tool
- InteractiveHospital Bag ChecklistAn interactive packing checklist for hospital stays and long treatment days — documents, medications, comfort items, chargers, and more.Open Tool
