How content is created
- Need: topics come from reader questions, clinician feedback and gaps we see in reliable plain-language information.
- Research: writers start from current guidelines and systematic reviews, then primary studies where needed.
- Writing: we aim for a reading age of around 11 to 12 years, with short sentences and terms explained in the glossary.
- Reader testing: where possible, drafts are read by people from the intended audience. [Placeholder: describe your panel.]
Review process
Before publication, medical content is checked by a qualified clinician with relevant expertise. [Placeholder: name the reviewer panel and their qualifications.] Reviewers check accuracy, safety wording, balance and that uncertainty is stated.
Each resource in the library shows its status: Reviewed with the review date, or Review pending. We do not show a review badge unless a review has actually happened.
Sources and citations
- We prefer national and international guidelines, systematic reviews and major health bodies (for example the WHO, national cancer institutes and screening committees).
- We cite named sources for statistics and factual claims, and link to them.
- Country-specific screening examples are dated and marked as examples, because they change.
- We do not use press releases or company materials as sole sources.
Update schedule
Every page and resource is reviewed at least every 12 months, and sooner when a major guideline, regulatory decision or trial result changes the picture. Pages show the date they were last updated.
Corrections policy
If you find an error, please report it. We aim to acknowledge reports within [X] working days. Significant corrections are noted at the bottom of the affected page with the date.
Conflict-of-interest disclosure
Writers and reviewers declare relevant interests, such as employment, consultancy or shareholdings in companies that make tests or treatments. Declarations are listed on the about page. [Placeholder: publish declarations.]
Non-promotional educational stance
OncoGx™ does not sell tests, accept advertising, or recommend specific commercial products, laboratories or clinics. When we describe a type of test, we explain what it can and cannot do, and we never encourage unnecessary testing. If we accept funding in the future, funders will have no say over content, and funding sources will be listed here.
Safety escalation standards
Every page that discusses symptoms includes:
- a statement that symptoms overlap with many non-cancer conditions and that the page is not a diagnosis
- clear guidance on when to speak with a healthcare professional
- emergency guidance for severe or rapidly worsening symptoms
We use responsible phrasing such as "may be associated with", "can have many causes" and "consider discussing with a clinician". We do not use phrases such as "you may have cancer" or "diagnose yourself".
Stories and moderation
Community stories are published only with the author's consent and final approval. We remove identifying details, add content notes for difficult themes, and do not publish medical advice or product endorsements within stories. Authors can ask for removal at any time.