SynthesisPloS one2017
Social media and colorectal cancer: A systematic review of available resources.
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27 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Social media-based interventions for patients with cancer: a meta-analysis and meta-regression of randomised controlled trials.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2023Pooled it
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- Mass Media Exposure and Cervical Cancer Screening in Rural Sub-Saharan Africa: A Multi-Country Cross-Sectional Analysis.Health science reports · 2025Article
- Instagram Posts Promoting Colorectal Cancer Awareness: Content Analysis of Themes and Engagement During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.JMIR formative research · 2025Article
- Colorectal Cancer Racial Equity Post Volume, Content, and Exposure: Observational Study Using Twitter Data.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Observational
- Reflections From the Annals of Surgical Oncology Social Media Committee: The Impact of Promoting Surgical Science Online.Annals of surgical oncology · 2025Article
- A Machine Learning Approach Using Topic Modeling to Identify and Assess Experiences of Patients With Colorectal Cancer: Explorative Study.JMIR cancer · 2025Article
- Social isolation, perceived social support, and type D personality among gastrointestinal cancer survivors in China: A mediating model analysis.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2024Article
- Associations between news coverage, social media discussions, and search trends about celebrity deaths, screening, and other colorectal cancer-related events.Preventive medicine · 2024Article
- Differences in Colorectal Cancer Awareness Between Vegetarians and Nonvegetarians: A National Cross-Sectional Study From Palestine.JCO global oncology · 2024Article
- Advertising Alternative Cancer Treatments and Approaches on Meta Social Media Platforms: Content Analysis.JMIR infodemiology · 2023Article
- Early-Onset Cancers in Adults: A Review of Epidemiology, Supportive Care Needs and Future Research Priorities.Cancers · 2022Review
- Evaluation of a multimedia outreach campaign for a multi-target stool DNA test for colorectal cancer screening among non-medicare employer population in the United States.Preventive medicine reports · 2022Article
- Using Facebook to promote the uptake of colorectal cancer screening.BMC public health · 2022Article
- Stakeholders' Perspectives on eHealth Support in Colorectal Cancer Survivorship: Qualitative Interview Study.JMIR cancer · 2021Article
- A Novel Remote Follow-Up Tool Based on an Instant Messaging/Social Media App for the Management of Patients With Low Anterior Resection Syndrome: Pilot Prospective Self-Control Study.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2021Article
- Personal Accounts of Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Organized as Patient-Reported Data: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study.JMIR research protocols · 2021Article
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- Social media in cardiovascular medicine: a contemporary review.European heart journal. Digital health · 2020Review
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Abstract
aimSocial media (SM) can provide information and medical knowledge to patients. Our aim was to review the literature and web-based content on SM that is used by Colorectal Cancer (CRC) patients, as well as surgeons' interaction with SM.
methodStudies published between 2006 and 2016 were assessed. We also assessed the impact of several hashtags on Twitter with a freeware (Symplur).
resultsNine studies were included assessing Twitter (78%), Forums/Cancer-survivor networks (33%), and Facebook (22%). Aims included use of SM by CRC patients (67%), cancer-specific usage of SM with different types of cancer (44%), content credibility (33%), and influence in CRC awareness (33%). Prevention was the most common information that CRC patients looked for, followed by treatment side-effects. Only 2% of CRC SM users are doctors. SM use by colorectal consultants was suboptimal. Only 38% of surgeons had a LinkedIn account (most with less than 50 connections), and 3% used Twitter. A steep increase of tweets was observed for searched Hashtags over time, which was more marked for #ColonCancer (+67%vs+38%, #Coloncancer vs #RectalCancer). Participants engaged with colon cancer increased by 85%, whereas rectal cancer ones increased by 29%. The hashtag '#RectalCancer' was mostly tweeted by colorectal surgeons. The official twitter account of American Society of Colorectal Surgeons (@fascrs_updates) was the most active account.
conclusionCRC patients and relatives are increasingly engaging with SM. CRC surgeons' participation is poor, but we confirm a trend toward a greater involvement. Most SM lack of authoritative validation and the quality of shared content still is largely anecdotic and not scientifically evidenced-based. However, SM may offer several advantages over conventional information sharing sources for CRC patients and surgeons, and create connections with mutual enrichment.
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