ReviewJCO oncology practice2022
Online Medical Misinformation in Cancer: Distinguishing Fact From Fiction.
Review in JCO oncology practice, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 29 papers.
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29 citing papers in PubMed.
- Bridging the Health Literacy Gap for Patients With Oral Cancer: Readability Enhancement With AI Chatbots.Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology · 2026Article
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- Bridging functional bionanomaterials and the clinic: strategic communication as a translational enabler.Journal of nanobiotechnology · 2026Review
- Social media for healthcare professionals in oncology: results from a cross-sectional survey conducted across eight countries in Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.Future oncology (London, England) · 2026Article
- A qualitative analysis of fear of cancer recurrence among Chinese nasopharyngeal cancer patients who are undergoing active treatment.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Navigating advanced lung cancer care, patient-physician alliance, cancer stigma, and psychosocial support in Asia-Pacific: perspectives from patients, caregivers, and physicians.Future oncology (London, England) · 2025Article
- Perceptions and Attitudes of Chinese Oncologists Toward Endorsing AI-Driven Chatbots for Health Information Seeking Among Patients with Cancer: Phenomenological Qualitative Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Article
- Ameloblastoma on YouTube: content analysis and strategies to address misinformation.Oral and maxillofacial surgery · 2025Article
- Patient education resources for oral mucositis: a google search and ChatGPT analysis.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2025Article
- What is the evidence for dietary modification in the management and prevention of malignant bowel obstruction? A scoping review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of the Informed Health Choices-Cancer programme: A pilot randomised trial protocol.PloS one · 2025Article
- From diagnosis to survivorship addressing the sexuality of women during cancer.The oncologist · 2024Review
- Disparities in cancer clinical trials information-seeking: Findings from the National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service.Patient education and counseling · 2024Article
- The Digital Health Revolution: Exploring the Impact of Online Cancer Information on Self-Reported Preventive Behaviors.medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences · 2024Article
- Communication in oncology between healthcare providers, patients, the scientific community, and the media: recommendations from the Italian Association of Medical Oncology (AIOM).Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Article
- Cancer: A model topic for misinformation researchers.Current opinion in psychology · 2024Review
- Development and user evaluation of an online caregiver education resource for Malaysian parents of children with leukemia or lymphoma.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2024Article
- Myths and common misbeliefs about cervical cancer causation among Palestinian women: a national cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Myths and Common Misbeliefs About Colorectal Cancer Causation in Palestine: A National Cross-Sectional Study.JCO global oncology · 2024Article
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Abstract
It is without question that the Internet has democratized access to medical information, with estimates that 70% of the American population use it as a resource, particularly for cancer-related information. Such unfettered access to information has led to an increase in health misinformation. Fortunately, the data indicate that health care professionals remain among the most trusted information resources. Therefore, understanding how the Internet has changed engagement with health information and facilitated the spread of misinformation is an important task and challenge for cancer clinicians. In this review, we perform a meta-synthesis of qualitative data and point toward empirical evidence that characterizes misinformation in medicine, specifically in oncology. We present this as a call to action for all clinicians to become more active in ongoing efforts to combat misinformation in oncology.
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