Trusted Cancer Education for Every Family and Community
Clear, compassionate information about cancer, screening, treatment, and life during and after cancer written in everyday language for patients, survivors, and caregivers.
I Want to Understand Cancer
Learn what cancer is, how it develops, and what risk factors really mean.
Get simple explanations you can trust.
I’m Looking for Screening Information
Find out which screening tests exist, when they’re recommended, and how to talk with your healthcare team about early detection.
I Need Support for Myself or a Loved One
Explore emotional, practical, and survivorship resources for people living with cancer, survivors, and caregivers.
Explore Our Education Topics
Browse trusted articles to understand cancer, make informed decisions, and feel more confident at every step of your journey.
Cancer Basics
Start here if you are new to cancer education. Learn what cancer is, how it starts, and key terms your doctors may use.
- What is cancer?
- How cancer develops and spreads
- Common myths and misconceptions
Screening & Early Detection
Understand common screening tests, when they’re recommended, and how early detection can save lives.
- Why screening matters
- Which tests are used and when
- Questions to ask your doctor
Cancer Types
Learn about different types of cancer, common symptoms, ways they’re diagnosed, and general treatment options.
- Breast, lung, colorectal and more
- Childhood and rare cancers overview
- Staging and prognosis basics
Treatment Education
Get plain-language explanations of chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, immunotherapy, and other treatment approaches.
- How treatments work
- Possible side effects
- Tips for talking with your care team
Support for Caregivers
Caregivers play a vital role in the cancer journey. Find practical advice, emotional support, and tools to care for your loved one while also taking
care of yourself.
- Understanding your role as a caregiver
- Communicating with the healthcare team
- Managing appointments and medications
- Balancing work, family, and caregiving
- Recognizing and preventing burnout
- Practical tips for everyday care
- Supporting children and teens in the family
- Financial and workplace considerations
- Finding local and online support groups
- Planning for survivorship and life after treatment
Not Sure Where to Start?
Choose the option that sounds most like you to find a helpful starting
point in our education library.
- If you’re newly diagnosed and looking for first steps
- If you’re trying to understand someone else’s diagnosis
- If you want to learn about screening before symptoms appear
- If you’re supporting a child, parent, or partner with cancer
- If you’re focused on staying healthy after treatment
Community Health & Prevention
Awareness grows stronger when communities, workplaces, and schools come together. These resources help support prevention, education, and equitable access to information.
Community Awareness & Events
Learn how local events and community leaders can support cancer education and early detection.
Health Equity & Underserved Communities
Explore how social factors affect access to care and discover ways to support equitable health education.
Workplace & School Wellness
Resources to help workplaces and schools educate, support, and empower their communities.
Advocacy & Education Resources
Tools and programs that help individuals and groups advocate for cancer awareness and prevention.