About StopMyCancer
A clinically-grounded, plain-language cancer guide — built to help women and families understand, navigate, and advocate through diagnosis and treatment without misinformation.
The Name Carries Urgency. The Mission Carries Truth.
StopMyCancer means: stop the confusion. Stop the isolation. Stop the misinformation. Stop the delays. Stop the dismissal. Stop the system from losing you.
Your cancer. Explained. Supported. Navigated.
Female-first oncology, built for real life.
What We Are
What We Are Not
Female-First Oncology
Cancer education has long treated the male body as default. StopMyCancer centers the medical realities of female bodies — not as a niche, but as the lens through which we build everything.
Hormone Realities
Menstruation, fertility preservation, pregnancy during or after treatment, postpartum considerations, and menopause — all addressed directly and clinically.
Caregiving Mental Load
Women are disproportionately the caregivers and the patients. We address the dual burden, family navigation, and the emotional labor of managing care while receiving it.
Safety, Consent & Trauma-Aware Care
Medical trauma is real. We address consent in clinical settings, trauma-informed communication, body autonomy, and the specific safety concerns women face in healthcare systems.
Poverty & Access Patterns
Women face distinct poverty and access barriers — uninsured single mothers, rural communities without oncologists, immigrant women navigating foreign systems. We name these gaps and provide resources.
How We Decide What Gets Published
Every claim on StopMyCancer is grounded in evidence. We use a three-tier system to classify the strength of each source — and we label what we cite so you always know where the information comes from.
Tier 1 — Preferred
The highest level of evidence. This is what we reach for first, and what underpins the majority of our content.
Tier 2 — Supportive
Strong evidence used to complement Tier 1 sources, always presented with appropriate context about study design and limitations.
Tier 3 — Limited Use
Used sparingly and only when stronger evidence is not yet available. Always clearly labeled so readers understand the level of certainty.
Governance
Clinician Advisory Board
Oncologists, nurses, and patient advocates review our medical content for accuracy and safety.
Medical Editor Role
A dedicated medical editor ensures every page meets our evidence tier before publication.
Citation Policy & Update Cadence
Every factual claim is cited. Pages are reviewed on a regular cadence and updated when guidelines change.
Trust & Safety Framework
Trust is the product. These rules are non-negotiable. They protect you, protect the integrity of our content, and ensure that StopMyCancer never becomes part of the misinformation problem.
Anti-Misinformation Rules — Hard Bans
No content may claim to cure cancer. No "this food cures cancer" or "this protocol eliminates tumors." Ever.
No detox protocols, alkaline diets, parasite cleanses, or similar pseudoscientific treatment claims.
No "Big Pharma is hiding the cure" narratives. No conspiracy theories about cancer treatment, research, or the medical establishment.
No supplement promotion, affiliate links for health products, or content that functions as marketing disguised as education.
No anti-vaccine misinformation. HPV vaccination, flu vaccines during treatment, and other vaccine-related guidance follow clinical guidelines.
No content implying suppressed treatments, hidden cures, or knowledge "they don't want you to know." This is a hard line.
Medical Liability Guardrails
"Not Medical Advice" Disclaimer
Present on every content page. Clear, visible, and unambiguous. We are an educational resource, not a clinical service.
"Talk to Your Clinician" Box
Every guidance page includes a clear callout box reminding readers to discuss decisions with their healthcare team.
"When to Seek Urgent Care" Warnings
Symptom pages include red-flag warnings with clear instructions on when to call your doctor or go to the emergency room.
References List
Every content page includes a references section citing the clinical guidelines, studies, and sources used.
Story Safety Rules
Clearly Labeled
Every story is clearly labeled as personal experience, not medical guidance.
Moderated
All stories are moderated for unsafe advice, misinformation, or harmful claims before publication.
Separated
Stories are architecturally separated from clinical guidance pages to prevent confusion.
Content Tagged
Every story carries content tags — cancer type, treatment, life stage — for safe, relevant browsing.
The One Rule That Protects Everything
Tell the Truth
Every claim is evidence-based and cited. No cure claims, no miracle products, no conspiracy content. Truth is non-negotiable.
Reduce Panic
Information should calm, not terrify. We explain, validate, and ground — never sensationalize, doom, or use fear as a tool.
Increase Agency
Every page should leave you with something to do, ask, or understand. You leave more prepared, not more confused.
If a page doesn't do all three, it doesn't ship.
The Vibe
How StopMyCancer should feel when you read it — and what we deliberately avoid.
StopMyCancer Should Feel Like
We Avoid
Built for the World
Cancer doesn't respect borders, bandwidth, or bank accounts. StopMyCancer is designed to work for everyone, everywhere.
Lightweight Pages
Optimized for low bandwidth. Fast load times on slow connections and older devices. No heavy frameworks required.
Multilingual
Available in English, Spanish, and French — with more languages planned. Content is translated, not just machine-converted.
Low-Data Mode
Designed to work with minimal data usage. Essential content loads first. Images are optional and lazy-loaded.
Printable
Every guide is print-friendly. Take it to your appointment, share it in a waiting room, or give it to a family member.
Clear Reading Levels
Written at accessible reading levels. Medical terms are always defined inline. No assumed prior knowledge.