https://www.skincancer.org/blog/social-media-and-skin-cancer-the-benefits-the-drawbacks-for-patients-seeking-support/ Education, prevention, early detection, and treatment of skin cancer Thu, 29 Feb 2024 21:00:03 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.skincancer.org/blog/social-media-and-skin-cancer-the-benefits-the-drawbacks-for-patients-seeking-support/#comment-1035 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 20:16:22 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=4963#comment-1035 […] Social media can be a great way to connect with other skin cancer survivors and caretakers. But be wary of claims made in online groups and messaging boards. Personal experiences and opinions presented as fact can be misleading, even when no one intends any harm. The unregulated nature of social media means users can be vulnerable to unsubstantiated claims — there are no editors fact-checking posted content. Follow trustworthy sources (like The Skin Cancer Foundation!) on social media to be sure you’re getting accurate information. […]

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