Online Medical Misinformation in Cancer: Distinguishing Fact From Fiction

Misinformation has a pervasive impact on oncology. The rapid evolution of new communication technologies and social media will continue to raise new challenges and dilemmas, while at the same time, offer new opportunities for social connection and accessing information. Health care professionals need to be engaged in research to better understand misinformation, how to work to combat it, and reach the population most affected by online health misinformation.