Health information, in print or online, should come from trusted, credible sources.

Cancer information on the Internet comes from many different sources, anyone can post any kind of information online and some people may be posting information that is inaccurate or wrong. Some even try to deceive you.

Government agencies, hospitals, universities, and medical journals and books providing evidence-based information are trustworthy. Too often, other sources can provide misleading or incorrect information. If a source makes claims that are too good to be true, remember— they usually are.

There are many websites, books, and magazines that provide health information to the public, but not all of them are trustworthy. Please click https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZnGqls3nVE to watch this short educational YouTube video.

Always remember that the information found online should not take the place of medical advice from your doctor or healthcare team. If you have a health-related problem, please talk to your doctor.

The American Cancer Society has tips on how to find trusted sources of health information on the Internet. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/understanding-cancer/cancer-information-on-the-internet.html

Sources:

American Cancer Society, 2024. Finding Cancer Information on the Internet.

National Cancer Institute, 2023. How to Find Cancer Resources You Can Trust.