RESTON, Va., Nov. 3 (UPI) -- Many turn to the Internet to research cancer and its treatments, and later they validate the information with physicians and family, finds a U.S. survey.
One-third of all online researchers sought information on breast cancer, while nearly one in five looked for information on skin cancer, and 18 percent researched colon/rectal cancer, according to the survey by comScore Pharmaceutical Solutions.
More than two-thirds of online cancer researchers report visiting a Web site providing information on a specific cancer-related drug, the survey said.
Seventy percent of researchers seek details on treatment options, while an equal percentage look for information on symptoms for diagnosing the condition, while 52 percent seek information on causes of cancer, 40 percent research information on cancer drugs and 38 percent seek help in coping with cancer.
Nearly 60 percent report they are extremely/very likely to speak to a doctor about the condition, and 54 percent intend to ask the doctor to prescribe a cancer medication.
