Words have the power
to heal, guide and motivate us,
but they can also cause confusion.
Whether you’re going in for a screening or
you’ve received a cancer diagnosis, it’s important
you understand the information you’re provided so you can
make an informed medical decision. You may feel like you’re
getting a crash course in biology during a time when you might
also be on an emotional roller coaster. Take the time to ask
questions when you don’t understand, look up terms when
you need clarification, and do additional research to help fill in
the gaps. We’ve provided a few resources to help you make
sense of some of the terminology you might hear.
We’ve curated a few of the most useful terms based on feedback from patients to help you get started.
What word(s) in healthcare have you found to be confusing? Tell us about it!
A comprehensive list and overview of drugs used in cancer treatment
Definitions of terms related to genetics
Words have the power to heal, guide and motivate us, but they can also cause confusion. Whether you’re going in for a screening or you’ve received a cancer diagnosis, it’s important you understand the information you’re provided so you can make an informed medical decision. You may feel like you’re getting a crash course in biology during a time when you might also be on an emotional roller coaster. Take the time to ask questions when you don’t understand, look up terms when you need clarification, and do additional research to help fill in the gaps. We’ve provided a few resources to help you make sense of some of the terminology you might hear.
We’ve curated a few of the
most useful terms based on
feedback from patients to
help you get started.
What word(s) in healthcare
have you found to be
confusing? Tell us about it!
A comprehensive list and
overview of drugs used in
cancer treatment
Definitions of terms
related to genetics
