EDITORIAL STANDARDS

How CancerSnoop
decides what the
evidence says

Every CancerSnoop article starts with the same goal: understand the evidence, explain it clearly, and be honest about what is known, what is uncertain, and what could cause harm.

No hype. No paid verdicts. No pretending the evidence is stronger than it is.

OUR EDITORIAL PROCESS
From claim to clear answer

1. Find the claim

We look at what is being claimed in the media, online or in conversations.

2. Review the evidence

We review high-quality scientific evidence, not opinions, hype or marketing claims.

3. Assess the evidence

We assess the strength of the evidence, uncertainty and potential risks.

4. Explain it clearly

We explain what the evidence shows, what remains uncertain and why it matters.

OUR VERDICTS
A clear and consistent way to rate claims

We use five verdicts to show what the current evidence suggests.
They apply to cancer claims about treatments, tests, supplements, diets and other topics.

SUPPORTED

Strong evidence from reliable, high-quality scientific studies.

PROMISING

Early evidence shows promise, but more research is needed.

MISLEADING

Some evidence exists, but the claim exaggerates it.

FALSE

Reliable evidence does not support the claim.

DANGEROUS

Evidence suggests the claim could cause harm.

EVIDENCE MATTERS
We prioritize the most
reliable sources

We give more weight to systematic reviews, meta-analyses and well-designed clinical trials, and less weight to small studies, early research or non-scientific sources.

See Our Sources Policy →
Systematic reviews & meta-analyses (e.g. Cochrane, major medical journals)
Randomized controlled trials
Observational studies
Early research / preclinical studies
Opinions, expert commentary,
news and marketing claims
OUR INDEPENDENCE
We are independent

CancerSnoop is not owned by a medical institution, pharmaceutical company or commercial brand. No one can pay for a verdict, influence our content, or request a positive review.

We may link to trusted sources, but those links never affect our editorial decisions.

HOW WE USE AI

AI is a tool, not a doctor.

We use AI to help with research, organization and drafting, but every article is reviewed and edited by a human. AI does not decide our verdicts, and we always verify information with original sources.

CORRECTIONS

We correct mistakes.

If new evidence shows that our information is incomplete or incorrect, we update the article and note what has changed. You can also contact us if you spot an error.

Better evidence. A more informed tomorrow.

We follow the evidence, so you can better understand what is known, what remains uncertain,
and what questions to ask about your care.

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