Abstract
Background: Female breast cancer (BC) is the most diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of malignancy-related death worldwide. With the widespread utilisation of the Internet, social media has presented an invaluable yet underemployed tool in the context of BC medical information dissemination, support hub formation, and patient empowerment.
Summary: In this narrative review, we explore the untapped potential of social media in this context, caveats, and future directions that may aid in formulating a new era of patient – led, in addition to patient-centred care.
Key Messages: Social media represents a powerful tool with significant potential to enable the seeking and sharing of breast cancer-related information, and enhance patient education, communication, engagement, and empowerment. However, its use is associated with a number of limitations, including confidentiality and addiction issues, excessive and inaccurate information, and a possibility of jeopardising the patient-doctor relationship. Further research is needed to shed more light on this topic.
Summary: In this narrative review, we explore the untapped potential of social media in this context, caveats, and future directions that may aid in formulating a new era of patient – led, in addition to patient-centred care.
Key Messages: Social media represents a powerful tool with significant potential to enable the seeking and sharing of breast cancer-related information, and enhance patient education, communication, engagement, and empowerment. However, its use is associated with a number of limitations, including confidentiality and addiction issues, excessive and inaccurate information, and a possibility of jeopardising the patient-doctor relationship. Further research is needed to shed more light on this topic.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 193-199 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Breast Care |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Early online date | 19 May 2023 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jun 2023 |
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