Research shows that one third of cancer misinformation on social media sites!

The Internet is the main source of health information, and misinformation is increasing in many types of health conditions

Skyler Johnson, MD, a physician, scientist and assistant professor of radiation oncology at the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah, led the research

He and the research team set out to better understand the amount and nature of cancer information on social media

Researchers say that finding misinformation is obviously common in cancer articles on social media, and most of these articles contain harmful information

The team’s research results show that it is very common for cancer patients to receive misinformation

We understand why patients seek information online, including through social media platforms

The researcher advocates that doctors and patients maintain open communication channels

Researchers want to determine the predictors of misinformation and harm on social media to help doctors and patients better understand and deal with this challenging problem

We need to address these issues head-on.