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Cancer: A model topic for misinformation researchers
Briony Swire-Thompson1, Skyler Johnson2
1Northeastern University, Network Science Institute, Department of Political Science, Department of Psychology, 177 Huntington Ave, Boston, USA.
Current Opinion in Psychology
|December 15, 2023
Summary
Cancer misinformation is prevalent online, posing significant risks. Studying cancer misinformation can help develop tools to combat health disinformation more broadly.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Medical Misinformation Research
- Public Health
Background:
- Cancer misinformation is widespread online, with the potential to cause significant harm to individuals and public health.
- Financial incentives often drive the dissemination of health disinformation, targeting vulnerable populations like cancer patients.
- Erosion of trust in science and medical professionals is a critical factor in the spread and impact of cancer misinformation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish cancer as a model topic for misinformation research.
- To analyze the prevalence, impact, and underlying mechanisms of cancer misinformation.
- To explore the development of tools to combat health disinformation.
Main Methods:
- Review of online cancer misinformation prevalence and impact.
- Analysis of financial incentives and vulnerabilities of cancer patients.
- Examination of the relationship between misinformation beliefs and health outcomes.
Main Results:
- Cancer misinformation has clear, measurable consequences on treatment adherence and mortality.
- Cancer patients represent a uniquely vulnerable population susceptible to disinformation.
- Trust in science and medical professionals is crucial in mitigating misinformation effects.
Conclusions:
- Cancer misinformation serves as a valuable case study for understanding and combating broader health disinformation.
- Research into cancer misinformation can inform the development of effective countermeasures against scientifically inaccurate health claims.
- Addressing cancer misinformation is essential for improving patient outcomes and public trust in medicine.
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