Editorial Policy
Our Editorial Standards
WhatIsLeukemia.net is committed to producing medically accurate, evidence-based content that serves the needs of leukemia patients, caregivers, and the general public. The following policy governs how our content is created, reviewed, and maintained.
Sources and Evidence Standards
All factual medical claims on this site are supported by primary sources including:
- Peer-reviewed articles from PubMed-indexed journals
- Clinical practice guidelines from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
- Information from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and American Cancer Society (ACS)
- Publications from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and American Society of Hematology (ASH)
- FDA drug approval documents and drug labeling
Content Review Process
Articles are reviewed against current clinical guidelines before publication. Key clinical claims — including treatment modalities, survival statistics, and diagnostic criteria — are cross-referenced against at least two independent authoritative sources. Statistical data includes reference to the source year and organization.
Update Policy
Medical knowledge evolves rapidly. We systematically review all articles to reflect new clinical trial results, FDA approvals, guideline updates, and significant published research. Each article displays a "Last Updated" date so readers know how current the information is.
Corrections
If you identify a factual error or outdated information on this site, please contact us. We review correction requests promptly and make necessary updates as quickly as possible.
Advertising and Sponsorship Independence
Advertising revenue supports this site's operation. However, advertisers have no influence over our editorial content. No article is written, modified, or suppressed based on advertising relationships. This site does not accept advertorial or sponsored medical content.
Medical Disclaimer
All content is for educational purposes only. See our full Medical Disclaimer.