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cancer misinformation
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Hashtags and Clarity: Transforming social media into a source of truth for oncology patients
In recent years, global health statistics have shown two significant upward trends: on one hand, in 2020, there were 19.3 million newly diagnosed cases of malignant disease worldwide. 1 On the other hand, the ever-expanding use of social media, which,…
When Hope is Hard to Find, Folk Remedies Step In
If you're in Eastern Europe and are unfortunate enough to develop a cancerous tumor, there's a decent chance that, alongside the diagnosis, you’ll receive an avalanche of advice from friends and family. Brew herbal teas; rub your skin with alcohol;…