Learning the Basics is Not Enough |
Many patients are already well-informed about their cancers. They already know the basics. But not many know that quality of treatment is important.
The goal of this website is to empower patients. By becoming aware of what constitutes good cancer treatment, patients can then choose to go to the hospitals that provide it, or they can ask that their current doctors take the steps necessary to provide good care. If enough patients demand the very best care, more doctors will provide it, and the system will be improved for everyone. We are aiming for patient-driven quality improvement. |
We Focus on Quality |
This website is focused on factors that can improve the quality of cancer treatment.
We don't cover the background information about various types of specific cancers (like how to treat prostate or breast cancer), because other websites do that very well. We will point you to the right websites to get that information. |
The Science Behind the Website |
The information presented on this website is based on scientific studies. As you read through the text, you can click on the hyperlinked text to be directed to some of the original sources.
For example, on the page where we discuss getting top-notch surgery, we talk about how the risk of dying after surgery depends on where you have your surgery done. If you want more information, you can then go read the study where that data came from. If you want even more information, you can always ask a question. |
No Financial Motives |
This website will generate no income. Period. There are no sponsors or advertisers.
It is important for patients to feel that they are getting unbiased information, and this approach helps to reassure people that the information here can be trusted. Even with the book Taking Charge of Cancer, although it is sold in stores and online, all author royalties are going to cancer research. |
Deciphering Medical Lingo |
We'll try to avoid lingo as much as possible, but as you learn about cancer treatment, you will encounter a new vocabulary. At first, it can be a bit daunting, but with persistence you can learn it. The US National Library of Medicine offers a good, free medical dictionary. Bookmark it in your browser, and use it to look up any words that you don't know.
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Terms of Use |
By using this website, you agree to the terms of use. Don't go further unless you have read and agree to them.
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Time to Start |
We're done with the warm-up.
Start learning how to get top-notch treatment. |