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CancerStop.dev: an interactive web platform integrating prognostic data, clinical trials, and genomic resources for
Vedanth Ramji1,2, Baladithya Muralitharan1,3, Ganeshram Janakiraman1
1Queromatics, Laveen, AZ, United States.
Frontiers in Digital Health
|August 7, 2026
Summary
Cancer patients can now access integrated information on prognosis, clinical trials, and genomic therapies through CancerStop.dev. This patient-centered platform empowers informed decision-making for cancer care and research participation.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Bioinformatics
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Cancer patients face fragmented information regarding prognosis, clinical trials, and genomic therapies.
- A need exists for a consolidated, patient-centered platform to support informed decision-making in cancer care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce CancerStop.dev, a React-based web platform designed to integrate diverse public resources for cancer patients.
- To enhance patient understanding of survivorship, clinical trial opportunities, and precision medicine.
Main Methods:
- Developed a web platform integrating modules for survival estimation (ComboReg), clinical trial searching (ClinicalTrials.gov), genomic variant insights (NCBI ClinVar), and approved drug information (NCI).
- Utilized combined regression modeling with SEER data for age- and stage-specific survival estimates.
- Implemented context-aware queries and keyword filtering for clinical trial and genomic data access.
Main Results:
- The platform provides interactive survival estimates, links to relevant clinical trials, and insights into genetic variants.
- Users can explore FDA-approved drugs and access curated biomedical literature and drug information via PresciQure.
- The platform emphasizes transparency and is designed for future expansion with more data types and cancer indications.
Conclusions:
- CancerStop.dev empowers patients, caregivers, and clinicians with integrated, navigable information for improved cancer care.
- The platform facilitates informed decision-making, patient advocacy, and participation in research and precision medicine.
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