McLean, VA — January 25, 2026

YouEmpowered is proud to announce the birth of Oncura. This innovative AI-assisted platform is designed to alleviate the "navigation overload" that follows a cancer diagnosis and to streamline communication between patients and oncologists.

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Every year, over 2 million Americans receive a heart-wrenching cancer diagnosis. For many, the immediate burden of finding the right oncologist while managing a high-stakes, time-sensitive illness is overwhelming. Research shows that nearly one-third of patients who seek second opinions do so because of dissatisfaction with their doctor’s communication style.

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Oncura addresses these systemic challenges through two integrated, patient-first modules:

• Preference-First Oncologist Matching: Unlike traditional tools that focus solely on insurance and location, Oncura uses Natural Language Processing (NLP) to rank doctors based on patient-stated preferences, such as communication style, emotional support, and clinical experience.

• Intelligent Symptom Tracking & Visit Summaries: Patients log symptoms via intuitive sliders or 60-second voice journals. The AI then translates these entries into a "visit-ready" summary, ensuring important trends are not forgotten during short, 20-minute outpatient appointments.

 

"Our goal is not to replace clinicians or automate medical decisions," says the Oncura development team, spearheaded by Caleb Han. "Instead, we use AI to reduce search friction and translate day-to-day patient experiences into structured, reviewable information".

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The platform was built with a strict focus on Responsible AI, incorporating traceability checks to prevent "hallucinations" and ensuring that every summary point is directly grounded in the patient’s own logs. By prioritizing transparency and patient independence, Oncura empowers families to make informed decisions with clarity and confidence.