Here are some other sources of reliable information:
Cancer patients and their family members find that learning about
the disease can help them feel more in control of what's happening.
However, too much information can be overwhelming, and misinformation
could cause undue concern or even have a negative impact on treatment.
Evaluate any information you receive based on the following criteria:
- Is the information from an established expert on cancer, like the
American Cancer Society or the National Cancer Society?
- Is the information "anecdotal?" Stories about what happened to
someone else may not be relevant. Age, personal and medical history,
stage of disease, prior treatment, and other factors all affect treatment
and outcome.
- Does the information sound too good to be true? Check hopeful, but
unlikely, stories before you accept them as fact. Medical and health
issues are quite complex, and simple solutions or cures are often either
untrue or misrepresentations of study findings.
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