A qualitative study of online support communities for lung cancer survivors on targeted therapies.
Casey A WalshMorhaf Al AchkarPublished in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2021)
Online lung cancer support communities provide support, camaraderie, and specialized health information. However, there are also risks of online engagement, such as social comparison or accessing misinformation. Understanding the utility of online support communities for lung cancer survivors on targeted therapies and further addressing their risks are urgent tasks, especially in the post-COVID era.