Online social support among breast cancer patients: longitudinal changes to Facebook use following breast cancer diagnosis and transition off therapy

ConclusionsTaken together, our results reveal that while support is available through Facebook, support may be sporadic, characterized by limited engagement and low cost. There is also limited support available through Facebook to weather the stress of transition off cancer treatment.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsFacebook is an important feature in people ’s lives, particularly among the demographic most impacted by breast cancer. Our results suggest that social media can be useful in accessing support but should be used with caution.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research