About SMMC Health

Our Mission

SMMC Health is dedicated to providing clear, accurate, and accessible health information to help patients, families, and caregivers understand cancer diagnoses, treatment options, screening guidelines, and what to expect throughout the care journey. We believe that well-informed patients are better equipped to make decisions about their health and participate actively in their care.

Our content covers a wide range of cancer types, treatment modalities including chemotherapy and radiation therapy, cancer screening guidelines, and resources for finding qualified oncologists. We strive to present complex medical information in plain language without sacrificing accuracy.

Our Sources

All content on SMMC Health is developed using information from established, peer-reviewed, and authoritative medical sources, including:

• National Cancer Institute (NCI): The U.S. government's principal agency for cancer research and information
• American Cancer Society (ACS): A leading voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer
• National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN): An alliance of leading cancer centers that develops evidence-based clinical practice guidelines
• U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF): An independent panel of experts that makes evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services
• Peer-reviewed medical journals: Including the New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of Clinical Oncology, The Lancet Oncology, and others
• American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO): The world's leading professional organization for physicians and oncology professionals caring for people with cancer

Editorial Standards

Our editorial process is designed to ensure that every page on SMMC Health is accurate, current, and helpful:

• Content is written based on current clinical guidelines and peer-reviewed research
• Articles are reviewed periodically and updated when new evidence or guideline changes warrant revisions
• We clearly distinguish between established treatments and experimental or emerging therapies
• Statistics and data are drawn from authoritative sources and cited where appropriate
• We present treatment options without promoting specific drugs, devices, or healthcare providers

Questions and Feedback

We value feedback from our readers. If you have questions about our content, notice an error, or have suggestions for topics we should cover, we encourage you to reach out. Your input helps us improve the quality and relevance of our health information resources.

Last updated: March 2026.