Credit: Huntsman Cancer Institute
A new study published online today in the
Journal of the National Cancer Institute reports that one third of the most popular cancer treatment articles on social media contain misinformation. Further, the vast majority of that misinformation has the potential to harm cancer patients by supporting approaches that could negatively impact the quality of their treatment and chances for survival. The study also showed that articles containing misinformation garner more attention and engagement than articles with evidence-based information.
The internet is a major source for health information, and misinformation is growing among many types of health conditions. This is an urgent challenge because it can result in patients making decisions detrimental to their survival or outcomes.
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What new proton therapy center in Salt Lake City means for Utah children Ashley Imlay © Annie Barker, Deseret News Noah Leeb walks with parents Jacque and James at the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City on June 21, 2021. Due to an expansion of Huntsman Cancer Institute, proton therapy, not previously available in Utah, is available for the first time in the Mountain West.
When 9-year-old Noah Leeb, an avid BYU fan and a star flag football player, started getting severe migraines last December, his mom knew something was wrong.
“He s a healthy, active kid, isn t sick very often, so it was out of the ordinary for him to actually have such an intense migraine,” Jacque Leeb said.
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